PHEONIX FOUNDRY

The Pheonix Foundry was one of the earliest in the island. It was built in 1810, it’s primary function was to repair ships that docked in Falmouth. It also repared boilers, pans and other sugar manufacturing equipment.

The Pheonix Foundry building, which can be seen as you enter or leave the town from the east, is located right on what was the docks of Falmouth Harbour in the days of slavery.