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Compact and partly intact battery situated on the eastern bank of
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has received substantial damage to its northwest base possibly during removal of the boiler. Other features of the site include a stone launder from the mill area to the creek and the remains of a stone forge. Battery
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The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of
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