2013

SU8827 : Furnace Wood

taken 13 years ago, near to Fernhurst, West Sussex, England

Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood
A reminder of a long lost industry.
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.
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SU8827, 47 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 1 December, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 7 March, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 8837 2785 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:2.5931N 0:44.4506W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 8843 2778
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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