Abinger Hammer
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Abinger Hammer by Ben Gamble as part of the Geograph project.
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Abinger Hammer
Image: © Ben Gamble Taken: 30 Oct 2005
The clock hovering over the A25 includes a blacksmith who strikes an anvil on the hour. It is an indication of the historical importance of iron working in this village. There was a forge here from the mid 16th century till the end of the 18th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.215928
Longitude
-0.432591
