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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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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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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
El precio es de 102 € por noche del 16 mar al 17 mar
102 €
Del 16 mar al 17 mar
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Quédate en este hotel de Maidstone. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, desayuno y un gimnasio. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes destacan en los comentarios ...
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
El precio es de 55 € por noche del 8 mar al 9 mar
55 €
Del 8 mar al 9 mar
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Quédate en este hotel de Gravesend. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y desayuno. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes destacan ...
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Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

4 out of 5
Hollingbourne Maidstone England
El precio es de 72 € por noche del 8 mar al 9 mar
72 €
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Quédate en este hotel con spa de Maidstone. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y un spa completo. Algo que los huéspedes destacan ...
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
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The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Quédate en este apartamento de Aylesford. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con aparcamiento gratuito, un centro de negocios y servicio de limpieza diario. Dos atracciones ...
The Lower Bell
Extraordinary Huts

Extraordinary Huts

3 out of 5
2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England
Quédate en esta cabaña de Rye. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con aparcamiento gratuito y un jardín. Dos atracciones turísticas populares que se encuentran cerca ...
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Apartamento moderno de 2 dormitorios en el corazón del casco histórico de Hastings

Apartamento moderno de 2 dormitorios en el corazón del casco histórico de Hastings

Hastings ENG
Quédate en este apartamento de Hastings. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, lavandería y televisión por cable o satélite. Dos atracciones turísticas ...
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Lovely guy, no hassle or issues, apartment was lovely clean, smelt lovely, and had everything needed, would highly recomend. No problems or complaints. Thankyou

Comentario del 28 de ene de 2026

Apartamento moderno de 2 dormitorios en el corazón del casco histórico de Hastings
Echa un vistazo a todos los alojamientos de Horsmonden
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.

Atracciones turísticas populares

Palacio Penshurst y jardines que incluye un parque y una fuente

Palacio Penshurst y jardines

Explora esta casa señorial isabelina del siglo XIV, con su larga historia, sus jardines amurallados, sus zonas de juegos infantiles y sus áreas de picnic.

Palacio Penshurst y jardines
Parque familiar Hop Farm que incluye animales terrestres y animales del zoo

Parque familiar Hop Farm

Deja que los niños se diviertan en este parque al este de Tonbridge, que combina aventuras, magia y naturaleza en un marco espectacular.

Parque familiar Hop Farm
Tranquil river boat trip

Castillo de Tonbridge

Castillo de Tonbridge es solo uno de los muchos rincones que te esperan por Tonbridge, ¡anímate a explorar este interesante destino! Y, ya que estás aquí, también puedes relajarte en el spa o simplemente salir de bares.

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

Parque Haysden

Déjate sorprender por la belleza natural de Parque Haysden, una de las zonas verdes más hermosas de Tonbridge. Y, ya que estás aquí, también puedes relajarte en el spa o simplemente cenar fuera.

Parque Haysden

Bodega Balfour

Aprovecha para acercarte a Bodega Balfour y catar algunos de sus mejores vinos durante tus días por Staplehurst.

Bodega Balfour

Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley

Descubre la historia más representativa de Tudeley desde uno de sus espacios más populares: Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley. Además de ser un destino donde se respira un ambiente de lo más agradable, aquí también podrás relajarte en el spa o cenar fuera.

Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley

Ciudades cerca de Horsmonden

Cranbrook

Cranbrook

Tonbridge ofreciendo elementos patrimoniales, una iglesia o catedral y arquitectura patrimonial

Tonbridge

Pantiles

Royal Tunbridge Wells