OSMap: LR188
Type: Iron-Mines, Iron-Works.
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NGRef: TQ664305 OSMap: LR188 Type: Iron-Mines, Iron-Works. |
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The hearths of two iron-smelting furnaces were discovered at Holbeanwood in 1970, and associated but sparse pottery finds proved that they were in use during the Roman period. Seven Roman iron-working bloomeries were recorded in the area around Bardown (TQ6629) and Holbeanwood (TQ6630) at this time. There are many other Roman iron-workings in the Weald, most of which are clustered around Holtye to the west or near Hastings in the south-east.
