Monument record MLI89156 - Site of former smithy, Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm
Summary
Site of former smithy, Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm
Type and Period (1)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (demolished after 1984, Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1841 AD? to 1984 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of former blacksmiths workshop (smithy) as depicted on the Ordnance Survey County Series map of 1905. The smithy appears on the later Ordnance Survey 1:10000 map of 1985. The building appears to have been demolished sometime after 1985. {1}{2}
The blacksmith's workshop appears to have been built during the expansion of the Ashby Hall estate by the Rev. John William King (sometime between 1841-1875). A photograph of the blacksmith's workshop is contained in a recent historical study. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF05NW.
- <2> SLI3628 Map: OS. 1985. OS 1:10000 SERIES. TF05NW.
- <3> SLI10929 Digital Archive: Eran Bauer. Aug 2006. Ashby de la Launde Historical PowerPoint Presentation. page 86.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 04947 55276 (16m by 12m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY DE LA LAUNDE AND BLOXHOLM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2026 12:19PM
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