Monument record MLI115965 - Blacksmiths Shop, 321 London Road, Wyberton
Summary
Former blacksmiths shop at 321 London Road, Wyberton. Built in 1936 to replace an earlier smithy, but closed in c.1990 and demolished in 2015.
Type and Period (2)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1936 AD)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1936 AD to 2015 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The former blacksmiths shop at 321 London Road, Wyberton, was the subject of a building survey, conducted in July 2015, prior to its demolition and proposed redevelopment of the site. The building was constructed in the mid 1930s, to replace an earlier smithy building on the junction of London Road and Ralphs Lane, that was demolished in 1936 to improve visibility and safety at the junction. The replacement building was a single storey structure, built of red bricks laid in an English Garden Wall bond. The roof was originally of clay pantiles, though the southern half was replaced with a sheet metal roof at some point, designed in imitation of the pantiles. Inside were the remains of two brick built forges, of very similar construction, with large brick chimneys located directly over each. The blacksmiths was largely operated by the Sharp family, who obtained the business in 1916 and operated until 1985. The business continued in use for a few more years, but closed in the 1990s, and the building was demolished in 2015. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI15060 Report: Jenny McIntee Architectural Design. 2015. The Blacksmiths Shop, Cottage and Workshop, 321 London Road, Wyberton. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 31331 40977 (11m by 17m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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