Millstone at Old Forge Pond - Easton, MA
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N 42° 01.490 W 071° 07.940
19T E 323469 N 4654733
The millstone by a sign on the slope of an earthen dam to Old Forge Pond represents the early grist, saw and iron forge mills that used to be located along this stream.
Waymark Code: WMFCJY
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2012
Views: 4
In Easton, west of the center of town and off Fountry Street is a pullout for Old Forge Pond, the more easterly of two ponds, is a millstone and plaque.
The pond is about 2/3 of a mile west of the intersection with MA Route 123. The turnout is just after passing over a brook on the north side.
The millstone lies on the slope of an embankment formed by the dam for Old Forge Pond. The it has teeth that spiral into the hole in the center.
The plaque located by the wheel states the following:
"Since 1742 Mulberry Brook has powered mills like the one which turned this corn grinding stone. Other industries, including a fulling mill, cider mill, tannery and several sawmills and forge hammers. From 1752 onwards iron foundries have existed in the vicinity of Old Pond Dam."
The area is part of a conservation area maintained by the town of Easton. The Bay Circuit Trail goes right along the embankment.
Type of mill: Water Mill
What did this millstone make?: Corn
Status of Stone: Public Display
Website containing relating information: [Web Link]
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