Finch Foundry

Finch Foundry

Finch Foundry is a 19th century water-powered forge situated in Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon, England and originally used to produce agricultural and mining hand tools. The Foundry has been a National Trust property since 1994. The Trust maintains it in working order.

External links

* [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-finchfoundry/ Finch Foundry information at the National Trust]


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