Photo "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" by D Gore (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0) / Cropped from original

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What’s the ultimate in vacation relaxation? Spending your getaway at a charming bed and breakfast in Horsmonden and not worrying about a single thing. You can leave the bed unmade. You don’t have to decide what’s for breakfast, and you definitely don’t have to cook it. Worries can be left at the door.

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Unlike some standard hotels, you’ll find unrivaled peace and quiet at a bed and breakfast. Plus, there are a variety of options to create the vacation you want. From a bed and breakfast on the beach set to the soundtrack of waves, to roosters rousting you in the morning at a farm bed and breakfast, or the scenic settings of a mountain bed and breakfast, there are accommodations to fit your ultimate getaway. If your travel companion happens to have four legs, booking a pet-friendly bed and breakfast is just a click away.

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