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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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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Orchard near Horsmonden This apple orchard is seen from a path from Goudhurst Road to Lewes Heath.
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Popular places to visit

Penshurst Place and Gardens which includes a fountain and a garden

Penshurst Place and Gardens

Find out about the history of Penshurst with a stop at Penshurst Place and Gardens. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Penshurst Place and Gardens
Hop Farm Family Park which includes land animals and zoo animals

Hop Farm Family Park

Bring your family to Hop Farm Family Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in East Peckham. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Hop Farm Family Park
Tranquil river boat trip

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle is just one of the places to see in Tonbridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Tonbridge Castle
Dog walking and cycling park with lakes, rivers, woods, fields and a great little cafe that sells homemade burgers

Haysden Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haysden Country Park, a lovely green space in Tonbridge. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Haysden Country Park

Balfour Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Balfour Winery during your travels to Staplehurst.

Balfour Winery

The Hop Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at The Hop Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Yalding. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

The Hop Farm Country Park

Things to do

The size and power of 'Rex' the Stellar's Sea Eagle has to be seen to be believed

Admission Pass to Eagle Heights in Kent

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Admission Pass to Eagle Heights in Kent
Leeds Castle Admission Tickets

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury & White Cliffs

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Tonbridge showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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Parish Church of St Mary, Goudhurst
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