Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
8482
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/11/1990
Date of Amendment
19/11/1990
Name of Property
Former Smithy to Plas Machynlleth
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Machynlleth
Town
Locality
Easting
274567
Northing
300654
Street Side
Location
Detached to N of Plas Machynlleth. Forward to the street, near the corner.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
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.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its striking individuality and for its links with the Plas Machynlleth estate.
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