The Forge

The smithy dates back to the 19th century. It belonged to the manor estate in Pieszcz. It is a single-story, freestanding building with a compact structure and an attic. It has stone foundations. The exterior walls are built of solid brick in a cross-bond pattern, while the interior walls are made of ceramic brick. The roof was formerly covered with ceramic roof tiles laid in a “crown” pattern; today, it is covered with so-called “S-shaped” tiles. The original windows and doors have not survived. The window and door openings are topped with pointed arches. The facade is symmetrical, three-axis, with projections on either side. The central section of the smithy features characteristic arcades supported by pentagonal pillars. The roof is gabled, with the ridge running parallel to the building’s axis. The southern side of the building is symmetrical, with a chimney added in the center. The facades of the projections on this side are preceded by a pentagonal annex featuring pointed-arch windows and doorways. These annexes are covered with a flat roof. The building’s eastern facade is asymmetrical and has three axes, while the western facade is also asymmetrical but has two axes. The smithy is currently undergoing a thorough renovation to restore it to its former glory. It will be converted into a residential building. At present, it remains in its raw state. It belongs to a private owner. It can only be viewed from the road.