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HER Number:MDV79495
Name:The Old Forge

Summary

Smithy shown on late 19th and early 20th century Ordnance Survey maps, now private dwellings.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 269 983
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKilmington
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishKILMINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Smithy' shown.


Fisher, J., 1999, East Devon Conservation Area Appraisals: Kilmington, 3 (Report - non-specific). SDV346696.

Kilmington became an important coach stop where horses were exchanged in the late 18th century. The Old Forge is next to George Farm, formerly the George Inn, on the old main road round Shute Hill.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #106294 ]
SDV346696Report - non-specific: Fisher, J.. 1999. East Devon Conservation Area Appraisals: Kilmington. East Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 24 2011 3:01PM