WIRG Bulletin Series 2

…2 (1981 to date) Wealden Iron, 2nd series, 1 (1981) pdf download Scheduled Ancient Monuments The Vachery Ironworks The Penhurst-Ashburnham leat Sources in the Public Record Office for the history…

WIRG Bulletin Series 1

…the contents of each volume are listed below. There is an alphabetical index to Series 1 –pdf download The  volumes listed below may be downloaded (pdf)  and in each file…

Publications

…over a period of more than 300 years. You can download a searchable pdf of the book (116.3Mb) NB: note the file size NB: The Contents list on page x…

Robertsbridge – Time line

…of Thomas Willis, forgeman. Prepared by Tim Smith with additions by Jeremy Hodgkinson Sources: WIRG Bulletins Series 1, 1969-1980, http://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/bull1.htm WIRG Bulletins Series 2, 1981 – 2013, http://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/bull2.htm Sidney Ironworks…

…the range of interests of its members is reflected in the varied activities they undertake, from field archaeology and experimental ironmaking to meetings and visits. Download an application form to…

WIRG Visit to Cumbria 2018

…a critical comparison of different charcoal-era furnace types. Sat. 21st. Up at about 7.30. A convivial breakfast with other members. We set out in various cars. First stop: Newland Furnace….

Robertsbridge – Technology and Location

Technology and Location WIRG Bulletin References to Robertsbridge & Salehurst Robertsbridge Abbey Forge Series 1, No 1, 1969, P 4 (Note on Panningridge by David Crossley with ref to Robertsbridge…

Experimental Bloomery 3: Furnace

The furnace Smelting takes place in a cylindrical shaft furnace built of local Ashdown Sand. This contains about 88% silica, with sufficient clay naturally within it to bind the silica…