Horsmonden

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Furnace Pond: Horsmonden's 17th century iron foundry The north-east end of Furnace Pond. The head of water from this 16 acre lake once powered the giant hammer of John Browne's forge, the flames of which could be "seen about the country at 10 miles distance". With the abundance of iron ore in the local clay and of wood to fuel the blast furnace, Horsmonden in 1613 had 200 men employed in its iron foundry under John Browne. Such was Browne's skill in casting and proving guns that he was later granted a monopoly as "Gunfounder for the King's Service". In 1638 Charles I himself was here to watch a gun being cast. Browne also supplied guns to the Dutch, at that time the greatest sea power. Then, on the arrival of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, he was quick to switch his allegiance and was casting guns for Parliament until his death in 1651. When this former King's Gunfounder was buried, an impressive alabaster and black marble monument was erected to him in Horsmonden parish church 917323. But it stands there no longer. A 19th century Rector, an ardent Royalist, could not abide to see a memorial in his church to a man who had turned his coat for Cromwell, and removed it! See other snippets from the surprising history of Horsmonden at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2_ZstVBZSfIC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA99#v=onepage&q=&f=true There is little now to show for this once great industry apart from such local names as Flightshot Farm TQ6840, Furnace Pond, and the old Gun Inn, and several chalybeate springs. See also Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/the_history_of_horsmonden_8738
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Furnace Pond: Horsmonden's 17th century iron foundry The north-east end of Furnace Pond. The head of water from this 16 acre lake once powered the giant hammer of John Browne's forge, the flames of which could be "seen about the country at 10 miles distance". With the abundance of iron ore in the local clay and of wood to fuel the blast furnace, Horsmonden in 1613 had 200 men employed in its iron foundry under John Browne. Such was Browne's skill in casting and proving guns that he was later granted a monopoly as "Gunfounder for the King's Service". In 1638 Charles I himself was here to watch a gun being cast. Browne also supplied guns to the Dutch, at that time the greatest sea power. Then, on the arrival of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, he was quick to switch his allegiance and was casting guns for Parliament until his death in 1651. When this former King's Gunfounder was buried, an impressive alabaster and black marble monument was erected to him in Horsmonden parish church 917323. But it stands there no longer. A 19th century Rector, an ardent Royalist, could not abide to see a memorial in his church to a man who had turned his coat for Cromwell, and removed it! See other snippets from the surprising history of Horsmonden at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2_ZstVBZSfIC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA99#v=onepage&q=&f=true There is little now to show for this once great industry apart from such local names as Flightshot Farm TQ6840, Furnace Pond, and the old Gun Inn, and several chalybeate springs. See also Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/the_history_of_horsmonden_8738
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Footpath junction in Sprivers Garden land The High Weald Landscape Trail (long distance path) follows the National Trust House drive, then it turns right towards Brenchley Road. A footpath also heads straight on towards Horsmonden Road, near Burrs Hill.
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Kissing Gate in Sprivers Garden Woodland This gate is leads from the National Trust land towards Marle Place Road. The High Weald Landscape Trail heads right along the Garden's drive towards Hazel Street from Horsmonden.
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Oasthanger, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, Kent
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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
Il prezzo è 102 € a notte nel periodo 25 feb - 26 feb
102 €
25 feb - 26 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a Maidstone. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, la colazione (a pagamento) e una palestra. Nelle recensioni, ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1185 recensioni)
Room was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Breakfast was lovely too highly recommend

Recensione del 18 feb 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
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Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
Il prezzo è 56 € a notte nel periodo 5 mar - 6 mar
56 €
5 mar - 6 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a Gravesend. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e la colazione (a pagamento). Nelle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1000 recensioni)
As always, the rooms were clean and amenities were great. I’ll always recommend.

Recensione del 14 feb 2026

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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

4 out of 5
Hollingbourne Maidstone England
Il prezzo è 80 € a notte nel periodo 1 mar - 2 mar
80 €
1 mar - 2 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel con spa a Maidstone. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e una spa completamente attrezzata. ...
7,4/10 Good! (1004 recensioni)
Very clean and nicely presented

Recensione del 26 gen 2026

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
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Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.
The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Soggiorna in questo appartamento a Aylesford. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come un parcheggio gratuito, un business center e un servizio di pulizie giornaliere. ...
7,8/10 Good! (148 recensioni)
Easy check in, comfy bed, great shower

Recensione del 5 ott 2025

The Lower Bell
Extraordinary Huts

Extraordinary Huts

3 out of 5
2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England
Soggiorna in questa baita a Rye. La struttura offre comodi servizi come un parcheggio gratuito e un giardino. Nelle vicinanze si trovano i seguenti luoghi d'interesse: ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (41 recensioni)
Lovely stay at The Hut.

Recensione del 2 nov 2025

Extraordinary Huts
Moderno appartamento con 2 camere da letto nel cuore del centro storico di Hastings

Moderno appartamento con 2 camere da letto nel cuore del centro storico di Hastings

Hastings ENG
Soggiorna in questo appartamento a Hastings. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un servizio lavanderia e canali TV via cavo/satellitari. ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (133 recensioni)
Lovely guy, no hassle or issues, apartment was lovely clean, smelt lovely, and had everything needed, would highly recomend. No problems or complaints. Thankyou

Recensione del 28 gen 2026

Moderno appartamento con 2 camere da letto nel cuore del centro storico di Hastings
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Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

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