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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.

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Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst Kent 1695–?

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

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