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HER Number:MDV49271
Name:Smithy East of Compton Castle

Summary - not yet available

Location

Grid Reference:SX 867 648
Map Sheet:SX86SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMarldon
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishMARLDON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 100320
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SE/141

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

1906, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV148367.

'smithy' indicated on os 6" (1906) and on os 6" (1972) (os).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV148368.

Des=os 6"(1906)115se.


Berry, N., 2009, Land at Compton Castle, Devon, 73 (Report - Survey). SDV347354.

The smithy recorded on the 1906 six inch Ordnance Survey map along Compton Lane, immediately east of the castle, is now a private house known as The Old Forge House. Other details: Site Inventory map (2) 091.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV148367Migrated Record: 1906.
SDV148368Migrated Record:
SDV347354Report - Survey: Berry, N.. 2009. Land at Compton Castle, Devon. National Trust Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 73.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 27 2011 9:04AM