Former Smithy to Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.5892 / 52°35'21"N

Longitude: -3.853 / 3°51'10"W

OS Eastings: 274567

OS Northings: 300654

OS Grid: SH745006

Mapcode National: GBR 92.9VCF

Mapcode Global: WH57G.S5FX

Plus Code: 9C4RH4QW+MR

Entry Name: Former Smithy to Plas Machynlleth

Listing Date: 19 November 1990

Last Amended: 19 November 1990

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 8482

Building Class: Industrial

ID on this website: 300008482

Location: Detached to N of Plas Machynlleth. Forward to the street, near the corner.

County: Powys

Community: Machynlleth

Built-Up Area: Machynlleth

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

Tagged with: Smithy

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History

The distinctive frontage was added to an older smithy in l896 by MaryáCornelia Marchioness of Londonderry for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Exterior

The front is of purple engineering brick with end pilasters, cornice and stepped feature to centre. Horseshoe arch doorway with terracotta voussoirs, with regularly spaced 'nails'; the label has scrolled ends. Boarded doors.
Rubble and brick side elevation; slate roof with cut down chimney stack to far gable.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its striking individuality and for its links with the Plas Machynlleth estate.

External Links

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Former Smithy to Plas Machynlleth

A Grade II Listed Building in Machynlleth, Powys