The Old Forge
31, LONDON ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1347863
- Date first listed:
- 02-Oct-1981
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address:
- 31, LONDON ROAD
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1347863
- Date first listed:
- 02-Oct-1981
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Forge
- Statutory Address 1:
- 31, LONDON ROAD
- Statutory Address 2:
- THE OLD FORGE, 33, LONDON 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:
- 31, LONDON ROAD
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD FORGE, 33, LONDON ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- East Hertfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Sawbridgeworth
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 48047 14705
Details
LONDON ROAD 1. 5253 (West Side) Nos 31 and 33 (The Old Forge) TL 4804 1470:3/11 II GV 2. c18 with parallel C19 rear range. Said to date from 1746 in deeds, and on Tithe Map of 1839. Main part of terrace formed with No 29 to S. Timber frame plastered. Flattish slate hipped roof. Narrower rear range with steeper hipped slate roof and longitudinal centre valley. Rear range in yellow stock brick. Large ornamental central chimney in red brick with 2 diagonal shafts. 3rd shaft added on front to give massive effect. Rough plastered front with 2 windows to each floor and 2 doors. Flush sashes with slender glazing bars and 6/6 panes. Hinged louvred shutters to upper window. Doors have moulded architrave and flat hoods on cut brackets. Picturesque terrace.
Listing NGR: TL4804414706
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 160813
- 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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