The Old Forge
THE OLD FORGE, 24, BEDFORD ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1041565
- Date first listed:
- 06-Sept-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD FORGE, 24, BEDFORD ROAD
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- Date:
- 2006-10-24
- Reference:
- IOE01/15935/30
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1041565
- Date first listed:
- 06-Sept-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD FORGE, 24, BEDFORD ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD FORGE, 24, BEDFORD ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Little Houghton
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 80288 59541
Details
LITTLE HOUGHTON BEDFORD ROAD SP8059 (South side) 11/138 No.24 (The Old Forge)
- II
House formerly dwelling and forge. Coursed ironstone rubble, C20 ridged tile roof, brick end and internal stacks. 3-unit plan. 2-storey, 5-window range. Part-glazed doors to centre, right of centre and far left, the latter in C20 gabled porches. 3-light casement window to ground floor far right, C20 casements to ground floor right of central and far left doors, all with wood lintels. 3-light casement window to ist floor far right, 1-light casement to 1st floor right of centre, otherwise 2-light casements to 1st floor. Limestone quoins and stone-coped gables with kneelers. C19 2-stormy extension to left, single-storey brick extension to right. Interior has open fireplace with chamfered bressumer and turned balusters to dog-leg stair. 3 modern skylight windows in the roof of the main elevation facing south.
Listing NGR: SP8028859541
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 235538
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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