Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1326729
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
- Statutory Address:
- Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1326729
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
- Statutory Address 1:
- Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
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:
- Smithy circa 10 yards south east of The Forge house
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Crosby Ravensworth
- National Park:
- Yorkshire Dales
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 62730 16059
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 March 2023 to amend a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards
NY 6217
25/37
CROSBY RAVENSWORTH
MAULDS MEABURN (East side)
Smithy c.10 yards south-east of The Forge house
II
Smithy, used for storage at time of survey (1985). Window lintel on east elevation has 1844 date, with initials C.B. (Christopher Bowman) and tools of the blacksmith's trade, carved in low relief; contemporary bas-relief above shows blacksmith shoeing horse. Slobbered rubble with quoins. Graduated slate roofs. Single storey, two bays, with small outbuildings adjoining to north. Main entrance on east elevation. Fixed windows with glazing bars. Little remains of forge internally although chimney to south gable, has been retained.
Listed primarily for the large number, and variety, of decoratively carved stones (some with inscriptions and scenes of local life) embedded in the walls; these were executed by Christopher Bownan, the village blacksmith, who was also a noted local poet.
Listing NGR: NY6273016059
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 74053
- 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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