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Darvel Furnace: A Note, by W. Phyllis White, published 1976 in Wealden Iron Research Group (First Series No. 9, article, p.18) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16400] & The Keep [LIB/506558] Download PDF
Abstract:The note in Bulletin No. 7, p.27, on 1973's exposure of this site was very interesting. The "earlier operation or unknown forge" referred to could perhaps be the remains of "Darfold Furnace", spelt Darvolld and Darvoll in Thomas Glidd's 1568 lease. The early Derefold, in Netherfield Hundred, became Darvel and Darwell, today's Darwell Hole having been Derfould Hole in 1608. The 1574 listing of "j furnace in echingham" possibly led Straker to place "Darfold" at Burgham Farm on the Limden, but the lease makes clear that Sir Robert Tirwhitt's whole extensive property was called Echingham Park and contained both furnace and forge. In spite of correction by the S. R. S., confusion still remains. (Vol.53)