Finch Forge and Foundry

Finch Forge and Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England

The last working water-powered forge in the country nestles in the middle of Sticklepath village on the edge of Dartmoor, near Okehampton. During lively demonstrations see and hear the large water wheel and tilt hammers in action. Demonstrations of the machinery every hour. 

Discover life as an apprentice at the Foundry in the upper gallery and try and guess what all the different tools were used for in the Carpenters shop. Take a peek at Tom Pearse’s summerhouse of Widecombe Fair fame (learn the rhyme too!). 
Shop and tearoom.

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Key Stage 1 (4-7)
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Key Stage 5 (17+)
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Venue Address: 
Sticklepath
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 2NW
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01837 840046

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