NHER 45870 (Building record) - Forge Cottage, The Street

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Summary

This former blacksmith's cottage dates to around 1700, with later additions. It has a rendered timber frame with a pantiled roof. The fenestration is probably original with leaded lights, metal casements and same original fittings. The 18th century brick east gable-end has tumbling-in. An extension was added to the rear in more recent times. Blacksmiths forge remains in garden.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TM29NW
Civil Parish SHOTESHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

December 1983. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Former blacksmith's cottage. Dating to around 1700 and later. Rendered timber frame with pantiled roof. One storey with attic. Fenestration probably original with leaded lights, metal casements and same original fittings. Three gabled dormers. Added staged external chimneystack to west gable-end. 18th century brick east gable-end with tumbling-in."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 02 January 2020.

Blacksmiths forge remain. Clay lump on brick plinth, earthen floor and well preserved timbers. Bellows from forge preserved by owner.
Surveyed by NIAS (S2)
W. Arnold (HES), 20 December 2010.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 650.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1152484.
  • <S2> Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.

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Record last edited

Jan 2 2020 11:03AM

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