Formed from Tunbridge Wells Sandstone, this was once a campsite for nomadic hunters. Now popular with climbers, the outcrops are tor like and have a similar feel to the granite rocks of Devon and Cornwall.
Water from this pond once pond once powered one of the largest iron works in the Weald employing over 200 men. In 1614 its owner, John Brown, was granted the monopoly of making iron and brass guns for the navy.
The pinetum at Bedgebury is the largest in the world. There are over 12,000 specimen trees here of various species. You can search using a species library tool on the Bedgebury website.
Although it doesn't look like much, Castle woods is a late 11th or mid 12th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Ansgot of Burwell or Ralph de la …