Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
20252
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/07/1998
Date of Amendment
29/07/1998
Name of Property
The Forge
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Chirk
Town
Wrexham
Locality
Pont-y-blew
Easting
331118
Northing
338446
Street Side
Location
The house stands above the river crossing at Pont-y-blew, and above the remains of the forge.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
The house was possibly built for the operator of the adjacent forge, which was established in 1634 by a consortium of local gentry, including Sir Thomas Myddleton. It is believed to be the earliest water-powered forge in N Wales. The house has C17 origins, but was subsequently altered, and now has the character of the mid C19.
Exterior
A long range of single storey building with attics, timber framed, the front colourwashed brick, with a slate roof. Timber framing exposed on the gable towards the road. Timber 2-light windows of the C19 within openings with segmental heads, and an open timber framed porch over a glazed door. A second C20 glazed door towards the E end. Four small gabled dormers with cut bargeboards. Central brick stack, and added stacks at both ends on the lower slopes of the roof. Lean-to at the W end.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a building of vernacular character which is of special interest due to its association with the early iron processing industry in Wales.
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