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Bedgebury Furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located near Furnace Farm in Kent, representing evidence of iron production in the Weald during the early modern period. The site, situated approximately 100 metres south-east of Furnace Farm, comprises the remains of a blast furnace and associated ironworking infrastructure characteristic of the region's substantial iron industry. Dating to the sixteenth century or later, the monument reflects the exploitation of local iron ore and woodland resources that made the Weald a major centre of iron manufacture during the Tudor and Stuart periods. The surviving earthworks and structural remains provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the development of metallurgical technology and industrial organisation in medieval and early modern England.
The site of Bedgebury Furnace, 100m south east of Furnace Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020382. View the official record →
Bedgebury Furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located near Furnace Farm in Kent, representing evidence of iron production in the Weald during the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020382.
The site of Bedgebury Furnace, 100m south east of Furnace Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020382.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately west of Furnace Farm (0.1 km), A quadrangular castle and 16th/17th century manor house known as Old Scotney Castle, set in a 19th century landscaped garden (5.1 km), Medieval moated site at Share Farm (5.1 km).
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