Description

SS 72 SE BISHOP'S NYMPTON

6/6 Former forge about 70 metres west
- of Ball Ham Farmhouse

GV II

Forge, in use as outbuilding at time of survey (1987). Probably a late C19
remodelling of an earlier forge. Stone rubble, whitened to the front; slate roof,
gabled at ends; rear right stack with C19 brick shaft, right end wall cob indicating
an earlier structure.
Plan: Rectangular on plan, sited at Cott Cross crossroads, Ash Mill.
Exterior: The front elevation has large double doors to the left with a timber lintel
and a smaller doorway to the right, also with a timber lintel. The left return has
one smaller and one larger window with red brick dressings.
Interior: Not inspected.
Group value with Ball Ham, formerly the blacksmith's house.

Listing NGR: SS7829223431

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26401103

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)