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Finch Foundry

  • Writer: Lydgate House Hotel and Cottage
    Lydgate House Hotel and Cottage
  • Mar 29
  • 1 min read

Set amidst 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.


Demonstrations of the machinery every hour.


The tearoom overlooks the River Taw and steeply wooded moorland. Enjoy a cream tea in the beautiful garden or have a look in the shop for a special keepsake to take home.


Sat/Nav Postcode

EX20 2NW


Distance

17 miles from Lydgate House


Top Tip

Book before you go to the Foundry as this is a very popular attraction.

 
 

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Address

Lydgate House Hotel and Cottage
Postbridge
Yelverton
Pl20 6TJ

Contact Details

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01822 880209

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