Grande Forge (ancienne)
forge anglaise
PA00109655
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1992)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Grande Forge (ancienne) — Forge anglaise in Chailland (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1992 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109655. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1992), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Bâtiments et vestiges suivants : île (AL 20) , façades et toitures de la charpenterie (AL 22) , jardin (AL 23) , logements ouvriers (AL 24, 25) , haut-fourneau (AL 284) , sol de l'ancienne forge (AL 226) , façades et toitures de la maison de maître de forge (AL 232) (cad. AL 20, 22 à 25, 226, 232, 284) : inscription par arrêté du 23 juillet 1992
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chailland, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison du 16e siècle, dite Maison des Maires | Laval | 1927 |
| Eglise paroissiale de Bais | Bais | 1989 |
| Halles-Mairie de Evron | Evron | 1985 |
| Deux pierres de la Cahorie | Bouchamps-lès-Craon | 1989 |
| Chapelle Saint-Léonard (anciennement nommée Ferme Saint-Léonard) | Mayenne | 1959 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle;2e quart 19e siècle.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grande Forge (ancienne) located?
Grande Forge (ancienne) is located in the commune of Chailland (Mayenne).
When was Grande Forge (ancienne) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1992 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109655 in the Mérimée database.
When was Grande Forge (ancienne) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;2e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.