Description

YARWELL MILL ROAD
TL0797 (East side)
15/241 Forge Cottage
GV II
House and forge, now one dwelling. Dated 1598, reconstructed C17 and C18 with
C19 addition. Squared coursed limestone and brick, with Collyweston slate roofs.
Originally one- and 2-unit plans. Part single storey with attic and part
2-storey. Main house is an irregular 3-window range with central bay breaking
forward slightly. C19 casement to left has moulded stone surround. Single-light
window to left of centre has ashlar surround. Casement window with glazing bars,
to right, is under wood lintel. Evidence of refenestration to this window. 3
gabled eaves dormer have C19 casement windows. Central plank door, under wood
lintel, and double plank doors to far right, also under wood lintels. Bay to far
right was originally the forge. Ashlar gable parapet to right and brick stack at
end. 2-storey, one-bay, extension, attached to left, has stone ground floor and
brick first floor and was originally an open carriage arch. Ashlar canted bay
window added into carriage arch late C19. C20 casement window above. Plank door,
to right, has ashlar surround. Lateral stack to rear. Interior: entrance hall
has spine beam with inscribed date 1598 flanked by fluting. Small open
fireplace, with bressumer, on the rear wall.
(RCHM: An inventory of Architectural Monuments in North Northamptonshire; p175)

Listing NGR: TL0718597788

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26519939

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)