Things to see & do
At Finch Foundry
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Victorian industry
Victorian industry
This is the last working water-powered forge in England. Learn more about the important part Finch Foundry played in Dartmoor's industrial history and why Sticklepath was the ideal location to start a business.
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The gallery
The gallery
Learn about the family who ran the foundry using water-power to make 400 tools a day before the time of large-scale mass production.
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The garden
The garden
The last thing you'd expect to see behind an industrial building - a charming cottage garden.
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Victorian industry
The gallery
The gardenLook out for
- The dressing up box and see what you'd look like as a 'Victorian'
- Tom Pearse's summerhouse
- The quaker burial ground adjoining Finch Foundry
Get involved
Help us to preserve and bring Finch Foundry to life for our visitors. Whatever skills you have to offer, they would be welcome even if you only have a small amount of time. Get in touch to join our small, friendly team.