The Forge (EHER 38403)

A mid to late 17th century timber framed and rendered cottage, formerly with a forge which wrapped around the north-west corner of the house. There is a 20th century flat-roofed rear extension, and 20th century parget plaster. The ground floor has a central 19th century doorcase and door.

September 1971. Grade II listed. A mid to late 17th century timber framed and rendered cottage, formerly with a forge, and with 20th century parget plaster. The building is two storeys and has a half-hipped plain tile roof. There is a 20th century flat-roofed rear extension. The ground floor has a central 19th century doorcase with a hood on console brackets and a six-panel 19th century door. Internally, it is apparent the building is constructed from equal bays of hardwood framing, but with off-set bridging joists making three unequal bays with a central chimney stack. The forge formerly wrapped around the north-west corner of house. <1> See photos <2>.