The Old Forge

The Old Forge is a building that possibly dates back to the 16th century, with later alterations. It features coursed rubble construction and a steep-pitched pantiled roof with eaves. The building has two storeys and two windows, which are small-paned later casements; the upper windows are positioned close to the eaves. There is a wide square-headed archway with a wooden lintel on the right side, and above it, there is a three-light stone-mullioned casement. Inside, remnants of the furnace and flue from the smithy are still present. The Old Forge is part of a group that includes Nos 12 to 14, Nos 16 to 25 on Bridge Street, and Nos 1 and 2 on St Margaret's Street.