Monument record MLI126001 - Former Shoeing House, Brook Street, Hemswell
Summary
Likely early 19th century former blacksmith's horse shoeing house. Demolished in 2006.
Type and Period (2)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- STOREHOUSE (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1950 AD? to 2006 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Former blacksmith's horse shoeing house, functioning as an outbuilding to the adjacent former blacksmith's house (see MLI89168). The structure is single-storey and built of stone, and was included in a schedule of important buildings within the Hemswell Conservation Area. {1}
A brief photographic survey was conducted of the former shoeing house and the adjacent former forge (see MLI126000) in July 2006, prior to proposed alterations to the two structures. The former shoeing house was thought to date to the 19th century, being built of roughly hewn and coursed stone, with red brick detailing to the door and window openings and to one of the quoins. The pitched roof was covered with red clay pantiles. Fragments of roof tile projecting from the western elevation would suggest that a further structure had previously adjoined the shoe house. {2}
Historic map evidence would suggest that the shoe house was built in the early 19th century, with a small structure attached to the west, and further possible structures or enclosures to the north. The smithy business is thought to have been in operation until the mid 20th century, at which point this structure is thought to have been converted for use as storage. It is likely that the western room was demolished at this time, with the possible northern extensions also being removed. The shoe house survived until late 2006, when it was demolished, with the material being re-used in the construction of the new garage in the same location. The new garage was built in a very similar style to the previous shoe house, although on a slightly larger footprint and with twin double doors to the eastern elevation instead of the single double door of the previous structure. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI17072 Report: West Lindsey District Council. 1985. Hemswell Conservation Area Appraisal. No.28.
- <2> SLI10882 Report: G.A. Bennett. 2006. Blacksmith's Forge and Shoe Shop, Brook Street, Hemswell. -.
- <3> SLI17073 Unpublished Document: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2021. Historical Research and Notes for the Old Blacksmith's Forge, Brook Street, Hemswell. -.
- <4> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 24/02/2022.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 93054 91142 (5m by 5m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMSWELL, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 12:54PM
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