Horsmonden

Guía de viajes

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
Foto por D Gore (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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
Foto por D Gore (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Foto por David Anstiss (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Foto por David Anstiss (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Oasthanger, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, Kent
Foto por Oast House Archive (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Oferta anual para viajar

Los socios ahorran hasta un 40% en hoteles y casas de vacaciones. Planea tu gran viaje del año y ahorra.
Reservar
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
Hospédate en este hotel en Maidstone. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, desayuno y sala de fitness. Nuestros huéspedes destacan el desayuno y la alberca ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,240 opiniones)
parade en Maidstone
Parada a mitad de un largo viaje, tras visitar Canterbury y Leed Castle. Zona semi residencial cerca de autopista, facil acceso. Nada que hacer sin coche. Precio idoneo. Desayuno incluido aceptable. Habitaciones muy grandes,e stilo americano.Spa con piscina.

Enviada el 9 ago. 2024

Ver tarifas
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 $949 MXN por noche del 1 mar al 2 mar
$949 MXN
$1,139 MXN en total
1 mar. - 2 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel en Gravesend. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y desayuno. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención del personal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 opiniones)
Good

Enviada el 15 ago. 2023

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Ashford Road Maidstone England
El precio es de $1,641 MXN por noche del 8 mar al 9 mar
$1,641 MXN
$1,969 MXN en total
8 mar. - 9 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel con spa en Maidstone. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y spa de servicio completo. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (925 opiniones)
Clean and spacious room. V good friendly staff.

Enviada el 27 ene. 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
Ver 2,255 propiedades en Horsmonden
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.
The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Hospédate en este departamento en Aylesford. Tendrás a tu disposición estacionamiento gratis, centro de negocios y servicio de limpieza diario. Estarás muy cerca ...
7.8/10 Good! (148 opiniones)
Easy check in, comfy bed, great shower

Enviada el 5 oct. 2025

The Lower Bell
Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Hollingbourne England
Hospédate en esta casa de campo para familias en Maidstone. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, albercas privadas y jardín. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 opiniones)
A good host who was very responsive. Great set of 3 cottages shared by 9 of us comfortably over the holiday season. Plenty of kitchen equipment for all our culinary needs… brilliant!!

Enviada el 29 dic. 2025

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool
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
Hospédate en este departamento en Hastings. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, lavandería y televisión por cable o vía satélite. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (133 opiniones)
Lovely guy, no hassle or issues, apartment was lovely clean, smelt lovely, and had everything needed, would highly recomend. No problems or complaints. Thankyou

Enviada el 28 ene. 2026

Apartamento moderno de 2 dormitorios en el corazón del casco histórico de Hastings
Ver todas las propiedades en Horsmonden
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.

Sitios más populares para visitar

Palacio Penshurst y jardines ofreciendo un jardín y una fuente

Palacio Penshurst y jardines

Explora esta mansión isabelina del siglo XIV, con su larga historia, jardines amurallados, áreas de juegos infantiles y bellas áreas para días de campo.

Palacio Penshurst y jardines
Parque familiar Hop Farm ofreciendo animales terrestres y animales del zoológico

Parque familiar Hop Farm

Deja que tus niños disfruten de una mezcla de aventura, magia y vida salvaje en un bello paisaje de ondulantes colinas y bosques en este parque al este de Tonbridge.

Parque familiar Hop Farm
Tranquil river boat trip

Castillo de Tonbridge

Castillo de Tonbridge es solo una de las atracciones que te ofrece Tonbridge, ¡anímate a conocer las demás! Haz tiempo para visitar los relajantes spas de la zona y disfruta también de sus propuestas para salidas nocturnas.

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

Parque Haysden

Disfruta de la vida al aire libre en Parque Haysden, un lugar de Tonbridge ideal para conectarte con la naturaleza. Haz tiempo para visitar los relajantes spas de la zona y disfruta también de sus increíbles restaurantes.

Parque Haysden

Bodega de vino Balfour

Cuando visites Staplehurst, podrás participar en una degustación o un tour en Bodega de vino Balfour.

Bodega de vino Balfour

Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley

Conocerás de cerca la historia de Tudeley cuando visites Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley. Haz tiempo para visitar los relajantes spas de esta zona con el encanto típico de un lugar pequeño y también para disfrutar de sus increíbles restaurantes.

Iglesia de Todos los Santos de Tudeley

Ciudades cerca de Horsmonden

Tonbridge ofreciendo patrimonio de arquitectura, una iglesia o catedral y un castillo

Tonbridge

Pantiles

Royal Tunbridge Wells