Remains of a Hammer Pond, Anderson Wood © N Chadwick cc-by-sa/2.0

2013

TQ6817 : Remains of a Hammer Pond, Anderson Wood

taken 13 years ago, near to Penhurst, East Sussex, England

Remains of a Hammer Pond, Anderson Wood

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.
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Geographical Context: Lakes, Wetland, Bog

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Grid Square: TQ6817, 61 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: N Chadwick (more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 6 April, 2013 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 14 May, 2013
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 6842 1725 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:55.8069N 0:23.7172E
Camera Location: OSGB36: TQ 6844 1722
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TQ6817 : Remains of a Hammer Pond, Anderson Wood

taken 13 years ago, near to Penhurst, East Sussex, England