The Old Forge
THE OLD FORGE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249569
- Date first listed:
- 17-Apr-1959
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD FORGE
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- Reference:
- IOE01/09405/09
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249569
- Date first listed:
- 17-Apr-1959
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 23-Jun-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD FORGE
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
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Fivehead
- National Grid Reference:
- ST3534222896
Details
ST32SE
4/46
17.4.59
FIVEHEAD CP
FIVEHEAD VILLAGE
The Old Forge
(previously listed as the Pent House)
GV
II
House. Circa 1600. Colourwashed rubble, thatched roof with undulating eaves, 3 brick stacks, one rising from eaves
level. Single storey and attic, 3 bays, later 2 and 3-light casements with square-paned leaded lights. Doorway to
centre in a massive chamfered wooden architrave, with 4-centred arch head, plank door, strap hinges. Annex to left in
conforming style, reproduction late C20 features. Interior with features of interest including panelling, chamfered
ceiling beams and fireplaces with large wooden bressumers.
Listing NGR: ST3534222896
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 431733
- 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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