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    Heating metal in the forge at Finch Foundry in Devon
    © NTPL / Ian Shaw
    Finch Foundry
    Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NW
    Telephone: 01837 840046
    Other building  Industrial heritage  1994 
    Set amid beautiful Dartmoor countryside in the village of Sticklepath, this last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into village life in the 19th century. In its heyday the foundry made 400 tools a day, including sickles, scythes and shovels for West Country farmers and miners

    Don't miss
    • Demonstrations and tours of the machinery every hour.
    • Watch the large waterwheels driving the tilt hammer and grindstone.
    • Learn about the lives of the foundry owners and workers.

    Making the most of your day
    Family activities, vintage vehicle rallies. Dogs welcome in all areas except tea-room, shop and foundry during demonstrations

    Opening times
    20-Mar - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Foundry and shop open for St Clement's Day (patron saint of blacksmiths) on 20 November. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01837 840046 Fax: 01837 840046 Email: finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Standard Admission: adult £4.40, child £2.2


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    • Castle Drogo
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