Description

ABINGER C.P. GUILDFORD ROAD TQ 04NE Abinger Hammer The Blacksmiths Clock 3/18 only, The Clock House 3/7/73 II

House with clock attached. Building dates from 1891 by W. O. Milne and J. C. Hall, clock added in 1908 by Lady Farrer in memory of her husband, Sir H. Farrer who built the house. Clock designed by Connor O'Brien and built by Smith of Derby. Square wooden bracket on angle of house with angle piers and panelled on each face. Cartouche carving on each side with blacksmiths anvil and hammers in chain roundel on west side. Clock face on east side with crest below. Inscription panel between:- "By me you know how fast to go". On the west side:- "For you at home I part the day/work and play twixt sleep and meals". Carved foliate bracket attached to front side which supports figure of blacksmith with hammer poised to strike a bell suspended from gallows containing Abinger Hammer sign. Cornice above main bracket with square section plinth over. Chamfered angles and panelled sides with clock face to west side and garland carvings. Dated on front under cornice and domed lead roof. Main house brick and tile hung with casement fenestration, not of special interest.

Listing NGR: TQ0954847505

External Links

• Wikidata Q26582170

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