Building record 2190/0/5 - The Forge

Late 17th century house with forge altered during the 19th century. Originally timber framed with thatch roof. 20th century alterations.

{1} House. Probably late C17, altered C19. Originally timber framed, now brick and stone, part rendered, with thatch roof. Originally 3-unit plan, now 2 units. Single storey with attic. 2-window range of early C20 canted bay windows. 2 eyebrow dormers to attic, with casement windows. Central C19 plank door under flat brick arch. Evidence of timber frame at eaves level. Brick and stone stacks at ends. Right gable is rendered. Left gable rebuilt in brickwork, C20, when end unit removed. Front and rear elevations are brick, right gable is stone. Interior not inspected but noted as having spine beams, some plank doors and probably has open fireplace, now blocked. The forge was orignally attached to the right of the main front. Included for group value. (RCH: An Inventory of Architectural Monuments in North Northamptonshire: p.118).

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 10/96 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G10 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1984, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.118 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77384.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Lutton (Photographs). SNN112776.

<5> Historic England, THE FORGE, LUTTON, BF084403 (Archive). SNN114966.

Record last edited

Mar 31 2023 1:48PM