Brazil Mill Woods

In the 13th century the River Crane was altered in this locale to provide water power to mills for industrial use. Furthermore in the 16th century the upper Duke of Northumberland's River was constructed to increase water power. The Bedfont Powder Mill was built in 1635 as a sword mill but was soon converted to the manufacture of gunpowder. In 1833 Curtis and Harvey leased Bedfont Powder Mills from the Duke of Northumberland and continued to use them until 1926.

There was a second mill near Baber Bridge, described as Brazil Mill since the 18th century which processed brazil wood into a red pigment fror use as a dye. Later in the 19th century the mill became known as 'The North Feltham Cartridge Factory''.

There are the remains and remnants of these structures along the river, which is intersting to view in a short walk alongside the river.

Nowhere to sit..all a bit dark and drab really..thought I might be able to get through into hounslow heath but no..ended up miles away from where i wanted to go but i am an eternal optimist so i gave it a try anyway..scary tunnel at one point that was pitch black and i would've got completely lost without Google maps

We had a lovely walk around these woods. Scenery changes frequently, so you don't get bored.

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(Translated by Google) I like it very much, a bit mysteriously. Great place for a walk with the dog.

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Bardzo mi się podoba, trochę tajemniczo .Super miejsce na spacer z psem.

In the spring tied the foot path is 3inch under water still even with the raised path.