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The Old Forge

A Grade II Listed Building in Speldhurst, Kent

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.1183 / 51°7'5"N

Longitude: 0.1844 / 0°11'3"E

OS Eastings: 552977

OS Northings: 137716

OS Grid: TQ529377

Mapcode National: GBR MPV.Z98

Mapcode Global: VHHQK.45T1

Plus Code: 9F32459M+8P

Entry Name: The Old Forge

Listing Date: 20 October 1954

Last Amended: 24 August 1990

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1356670

English Heritage Legacy ID: 438594

ID on this website: 101356670

Location: Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

County: Kent

District: Tunbridge Wells

Civil Parish: Speldhurst

Traditional County: Kent

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent

Church of England Parish: Speldhurst St Mary the Virgin

Church of England Diocese: Rochester

Tagged with: Smithy

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Description


TQ 53 37 SPELDHURST BIRD-IN-HAND STREET, OLD
GROOMBRIDGE
16/451 The Old Forge (formerly listed
20.10.54 as The Forge)

GV II


Former forge, now converted to garages. Probably C19. South end wall of
Flemish bond red brick, the rest is weatherborded timber-framing on brick
footings. Peg-tile roof.

Plan: Long low block on a rough north south axis.

Exterior: Gable-ended block with 3 front C20 garage doorways.

Interior: Not inspected.

Nonedescript in its own right this former forge provides variety and interest
in this well-preserved estate village.


Listing NGR: TQ5297737717

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