Monument record TQ 64 NW 16 - probable site of Iron Forge

Summary

Pond bay, traceable as the course of Postern Lane. Probably the site of a forge mentioned in 1553, but no conclusive physical evidence found.

Location

Grid reference TQ 605 462 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ64NW
Civil Parish TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Wealden Iron 1931 (E Straker) (OS Card Reference). SKE51282.

<2> The Iron Ind of the Weald 1985 350 (H Cleare and D Crossley) (OS Card Reference). SKE50391.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Wealden Iron 1931 (E Straker).
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: The Iron Ind of the Weald 1985 350 (H Cleare and D Crossley). [Mapped feature: #11592 forge, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Apr 11 2023 11:21AM