Monument record M4411 - Blacksmiths, Norton

Summary

BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 57110 71919 (point)
Map sheet SK57SE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Norton, Bassetlaw

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Blacksmithy, pre 1800. 39ft long, 18ft wide, 20ft high. Stone built with tile roof. A brick wall divides the shoeing shop and the smithy. There are 2 forges. There was also a wheel weight. Stopped working in 1954, only occasional work done now. Changed from hand to electric power in 1937 but now changed back to hand power. Hand bellows, anvil and other tools present 02/07/1964. (1)


<1> CBA, Industrial Survey (Published document). SNT184.

Other Refs: IA3 56/1

<2> OS, 1918, 1:2500, County Series 1918 (Map). SNT1027.

Other Refs: 18/2

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: CBA. Industrial Survey.
  • <2> Map: OS. 1918. 1:2500, County Series 1918.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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