tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post5973376353062623428..comments2023-07-03T11:31:43.687-04:00Comments on Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness: A Great Wooden Smithy Doorway Opens into the 17th Century Claverdon Forge in Warwickshire, EnglandFran Jurgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714349624852287450noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-20515230912713600982009-02-08T18:06:00.000-05:002009-02-08T18:06:00.000-05:00Gerard, I know the very forge you mean, at Powersc...Gerard, I know the very forge you mean, at Powerscourt House (now a Ritz Carlton resort!) in Enniskerry. I have been in touch with some townspeople there who have been trying to preserve it. I have always wanted to visit that one especially and hope to one of these days! I believe it is the ultimate!Fran Jurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714349624852287450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-34876982516709512932009-02-08T17:09:00.000-05:002009-02-08T17:09:00.000-05:00On the subject of old forges. When I was an appren...On the subject of old forges. When I was an apprentice, back in the "olden days" as our son would say, we used to stop for a visit at the forge attached to Powerscourt House just outside Dublin. I'd be surprised if it's not still in use. If I find out I'll let you know.<BR/><BR/>GerardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-33616549134627693092009-01-16T10:34:00.000-05:002009-01-16T10:34:00.000-05:00Hey Fran, In addition to looking like a right fron...Hey Fran, In addition to looking like a right front, there must have been some medial wall missing, as I only see one nail medially. Do those heels looked wedged to you? And dare I say, the shape of the toe looks suspiciously like a Fitzwygram!! Great photo!densonfarrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09878952359261504826noreply@blogger.com