The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy is a house that was originally two cottages, dating from the early to mid-18th century. It is constructed of colourwashed chalk rubble and brick, featuring a gabled thatch roof with brick stacks at the ends and on the right ridge. The building has a three-unit plan and is one storey with an attic, displaying a three-window range. There are segmental brick arches over 20th-century doors in the outer bays, and a thatched porch is located to the right. Similar arches are present over an 8-pane sash window and a 19th-century two-light casement, along with two-light half-dormer casements. The roof is hipped over an extension to the right, made of similar materials. Inside, there are chamfered and stopped beams, winder stairs, and an open fireplace in the central room. The first floor has not been inspected but is likely to be of interest. The building was formerly part of the "Pyrton, Clanville, Carnage and Waggon-makers."