Forge Approximately 50 Metres North East Of Bicton House

COLATON RALEIGH BICTON PARK ST 08 NE 3/33 Forge approximately 50m north- - east of Bicton House GV II Forge, now used as a classroom. Probably circa 1800, enlarged later in C19, converted to a classroom circa 1945. Flemish bond red brick on stone rubble footings; slate roof. Single storey block with main front on south end which is flanked by projecting small rooms. The rear (northern) end is an extension. The south end contains a large round-headed archway and has a plat band at impost level. Eaves cornice comprising dentils made by brick headers and roof is hipped. The rooms each side are recessed slightly from the main front. Each contains a round-headed window and that containing a grille to right is the oldest. Both rooms have hipped roofs. The right (eastern) side has a 4-window front interrupted by 2 doorways. Only the left-hand window with its low segmental arch over is original. Above it is a series of ventilators or pigeon holes made by missing out the brick headers. The section to right is in a different brick but built in the same style. The windows and doors are C20. A board set high near the right end has the following notice painted on:- "The SMITHS employed in this shop are ordered to shoe no Horses and to do no work for any strangers whatever or they will be discharged". The roof this end is hipped. Interior shows only C20 detail from the conversion of the building to a classroom. Roof not inspected.

Listing NGR: SY0695486544