William Benge

Rebuilt and enlarged the existing furnace at Lamberhurst in 1695 into the most extensive ironworks of its kind in the Weald, the operation later known as Gloucester Furnace.

Mines operated

Mine	Region	Years
Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst	Kent	1695–?

Record created: 26 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026