Hogges, Pig Iron and Pygmies

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“Master Hogge and his son John.
They did cast the first can-non.”
This (dreadful) couplet commemorates the technological breakthrough made by Ralph Hogg in 1543 when he cast the first one-piece iron cannons to be produced in this country. This walk passes as close as the footpath network allows to the site of the iron foundry where this momentous event occurred.

Route Details 

LENGTH – 5 miles

TIME – 3 hours

START – Buxted Church, Buxted Park, off A272, Buxted, TN22 4AY, NGR
486 231.

PARKING – Adjacent to church off drive to Buxted Park.

TOILETS – No public toilets available. 

REFRESHMENTS – Pubs at Buxted and High Hurstwood. Village shop at Buxted.
        

CAUTION – This walk includes two crossings of the A272 road.

This walk contains stiles.

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Caution

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Cafe

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Car park

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Picnic area

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Pub

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Shop

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Start point

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Toilet

Disclaimer

Whilst we have taken reasonable endeavours to ensure the information is up to date and correct, you will be using the information strictly at your own risk. If you come across any inaccuracies whilst you are on your walk, please contact Wealden District Council’s Community and Regeneration team.

The self-guided walk descriptions are provided to help you navigate your way, however we recommend that you plan your route prior to walking the route and that you carry an Ordnance Survey map of the area being walked and follow your position on the map as you proceed.

Please note, we cannot be responsible for the conditions of the footpaths and land and you are responsible for your own safety.