2010
TQ2029 : Roosthole Pond
taken 16 years ago, near to Mannings Heath, West Sussex, England
This is 1 of 6 images, with title Roosthole Pond in this square
Roosthole Pond
This is a Hammer pond, used in the local iron industry, several centuries ago. An excellent location, a narrow steep sided valley easily dammed & surrounded by trees. Now used as a fishing lake.
Wealden Iron Industry
The iron industry thrived in the Weald of Kent, Sussex & Surrey from Pre-Roman times until the Industrial revolution. The industry was based on Iron ore from the Cretaceous rocks of the area and charcoal from the woodlands. The remains of the industry can still be seen in the many Hammer ponds in the area and woodland names such as Furnace, Minepit etc. The use of coal not charcoal saw the demise of the industry.
Wikipedia: Link
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- Grid Square
- TQ2029, 90 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- N Chadwick (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 2 May, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 19 May, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 205 296 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:3.2349N 0:16.9010W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 204 296
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
