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
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
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.
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.
Oasthanger, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, Kent
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
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De prijs is € 102 per nacht van 24 feb tot 25 feb
€ 102
24 feb - 25 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Maidstone. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, ontbijt en een fitnesscentrum. Uit onze beoordelingen blijkt dat gasten enthousiast ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1.180 beoordelingen)
Was prima verblijf voor doorreis. Heel goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding. Eten was goed. Ik zou dit zeker aanraden.

Beoordeeld op 24 aug 2025

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
De prijs is € 56 per nacht van 6 mrt tot 7 mrt
€ 56
6 mrt - 7 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Gravesend. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. Uit onze beoordelingen blijkt dat gasten enthousiast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.001 beoordelingen)
Great hotel, nice rooms and staff. For us it is a great place to stay. Gardens of Hotel and restaurant however are filled with loads of litter.

Beoordeeld op 1 jan 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
The Inn on the Lake Hotel

The Inn on the Lake Hotel

3 out of 5
A2 Shorne Gravesend England
De prijs is € 57 per nacht van 22 feb tot 23 feb
€ 57
22 feb - 23 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Gravesend bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Uit onze ...
7,8/10 Good! (1.000 beoordelingen)
Stinkt naar 50jaar sigaretten rook!
Nou de kamer waar ik in verbleef was schoon! Wel super gedateerd en stonk verschrikkelijk naar sigaretten rook, het zat in de vloerbedekking, gordijnen, alle meubels plakten, tegen een snelweg aan kortom niet echt een aanrader. Personeel was ok. Je kon aan bar ook eten bestellen in tegenstelling ...

Beoordeeld op 17 jul 2024

The Inn on the Lake Hotel
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Aylesford. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis parkeerplaatsen, een businesscentrum en dagelijkse schoonmaakservice. In de buurt ...
7,8/10 Good! (150 beoordelingen)
Pleasant staff. Warm, clean room

Beoordeeld op 31 dec 2025

The Lower Bell
Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Hollingbourne England
Boek een verblijf in Maidstone bij deze cottage voor families. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, privézwembaden en een tuin. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (3 beoordelingen)
A good host who was very responsive. Great set of 3 cottages shared by 9 of us comfortably over the holiday season. Plenty of kitchen equipment for all our culinary needs… brilliant!!

Beoordeeld op 29 dec 2025

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool
Modern appartement met 2 slaapkamers in het hart van de historische binnenstad van Hastings

Modern appartement met 2 slaapkamers in het hart van de historische binnenstad van Hastings

Hastings ENG
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Hastings. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, een wasserette en kabel/satellietzenders. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (133 beoordelingen)
Lovely guy, no hassle or issues, apartment was lovely clean, smelt lovely, and had everything needed, would highly recomend. No problems or complaints. Thankyou

Beoordeeld op 28 jan 2026

Modern appartement met 2 slaapkamers in het hart van de historische binnenstad van Hastings
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

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