MEM22012 - The Forge, Bury (Building)

Summary

A smithy is marked on historic mapping. It is not clear whether this is the building extant in this location.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A 'Smithy' is marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] The last blacksmith at the blacksmith's forge, in Bury, was Jack Thorne. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Monograph: Dulverton and District Civic Society. 2002. The Book of Dulverton, Brushford, Bury and Exebridge. Halsgrove. P.137, 141, Photograph.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9445 2740 (14m by 13m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 10 2012 11:53AM

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