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Building record MDR184 - Former smithy, Ridge Lane, Combs, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Type and Period (2)

  • (Former Type) (Stuart to Victorian - 1700 AD to 1900 AD)
  • (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Former18th century iron working smithy, largely rebuilt as a cottage circa 1900. As a smithy it had a large arched doorway into the workshop, with the loft above. Built of Bank Hall sandstone, with a stone roof, between the mill and Old Brookhouse. (1)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: NDAT. 2704.
  • <2> Index: Council for British Archaeology (CBA). CBA Industrial Archaeology Report Card. smithy, Comb.
  • <3> Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 10(j).1, with photo.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 043 782 (25m by 18m) (Centre)
Civil Parish CHAPEL EN LE FRITH, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 16 2011 4:02PM

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