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Monument record TQ 53 NE 478 - Possible site of 'Hungars Hall Forge', Tunbridge Wells
Summary
The possible site of 'Hungars Hall Forge', Tunbridge Wells, as identified during documentary research carried out in 2023 by Nigel Stapple of WKD Archaeology. The forge is described as recorded in 1939 and dated to 1567 AD. The research suggests that the forge may have been in the proximity of 'Hungars Hall House' (TQ 53 NE 477), a possible Wealden House hypothesised to potentially have been used as the ironmaster's dwelling.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5734 3868 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
The possible site of 'Hungars Hall Forge', Tunbridge Wells, as identified during documentary research carried out in 2023 by Nigel Stapple of WKD Archaeology. The forge is described as recorded in 1939 and dated to 1567 AD. The research suggests that the forge may have been in the proximity of 'Hungars Hall House' (TQ 53 NE 477), a possible Wealden House hypothesised to potentially have been used as the ironmaster's dwelling. (1)
<1> Nigel Stapple, 2023, Speculative Review Of A Possible Former Wealden Hall House Referred To As Hungars, Tunbridge Wells, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE56980.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56980 Unpublished document: Nigel Stapple. 2023. Speculative Review Of A Possible Former Wealden Hall House Referred To As Hungars, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Speculative review of a possible former Wealden Hall House referred to as Hungars, Tunbridge Wells, 2023 (EKE26118)
Record last edited
Jun 29 2026 10:57AM