Publication:

Finch Brothers' foundry Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon

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    Authors & editors

    Major, J Kenneth (1928–2009) [Author]

    Publisher David & Charles
    Year of publication 1972
    Languages

    English (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
    Topics

    Mining & extraction > Iron

    Tags

    Devon

    Scope & contentHistory of the Finch Brother's Foundry from its origin as the Manor Mills on the River Taw (corn mill and fulling mill) to the creation of the foundry by William Finch in 1814. It describes the processes involved in the manufacture of agricultural tools and ladle-shaped scoops for the china clay industry. Includes a map of the foundry.

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    Accession no. 7172

    • Shelf location: M510

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