A furnace at Bedgebury is listed in a documentary reference of 1574 as 'Badbury' or 'Badbridge' Furnace. Numerous documentary references attest to the existence of this furnace, the last reference indicating that it was rebuilt for use in the Dutch wars in c.1664-1667. A large pond bay remains at the site and this dam has been breached by a stream at its south west end. A large working area has also bee indentified and slag, as well as tile and brick from former buildings are evident. Cartographic evidence shows that there were two buildings standing at the site in 1908 but they are thought to be later in date than the furnace. Buried remains of the furnace and its workings are anticipated at the site. Bedgebury Forge was located approximately 1km to the north west.