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Warbleton Priory Furnace, by J. Galloway, published 2005 in Wealden Iron Research Group (Second Series No. 25, article, pp.21-24, ISSN: 0266-4402) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/506572] Download PDF
Abstract:Straker describes the bay as 'inaccessible due to dense undergrowth'. Access was probably difficult to other parts of the site. Now the woodland has grown up to suppress the undergrowth so that access is feasible to all areas. Better visibility has uncovered problems in Straker's description.
The furnace area and its water system and access roads were inspected to find the features described in Straker. Everything was found apart from the roof tiles. Additional items were found in the stream just below the bay, and at the ford where the access road crosses the stream. The conclusion was reached that there may be errors in Straker regarding the access roads and pen ponds, and alternative interpretations of the evidence are proposed.
The furnace area and its water system and access roads were inspected to find the features described in Straker. Everything was found apart from the roof tiles. Additional items were found in the stream just below the bay, and at the ford where the access road crosses the stream. The conclusion was reached that there may be errors in Straker regarding the access roads and pen ponds, and alternative interpretations of the evidence are proposed.