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foundations     water wheel location

Viewpoint 3. Foundation and water raceways on east bank of river. They are not associated with the iron works. a) View looking south; a raceway occupied the low area behind the square opening into the large foundation, where a water wheel must have been situated. b) View to west of water discharge flume, heading into the river. Click on photos for enlarged views.


Last updated on October 6, 2005