Description

HEPSCOTT
The Smithy

II

Smithy or forge and attached stable. 1711, with minor C20 alterations. Coursed stone with pantile roofs and raised coped gables. Single storey.
South-west front has slightly higher forge to right with single plank door and to right a single 2-light window with original glazing and external plank shutter. Slightly lower stable to left has late-twentieth century double plank doors and on the left return gable wall a single plank door.
INTERIOR of the smithy retains a brick arched forge on gable wall - though with external chimney stack removed. Large bellows still survives at side of hearth.
Roof has single central pine collar truss, and original front purlins.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26676327

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)