Bixslade Low Level

aka Bixlade deep level


Coal Mine

Worked from 1809 to 1946

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Dec 16th, 2024 by Alex


Forest of Dean
West Dean
51.7876816, -2.578845
SO 6017 1005
Open Access
141m
#21,020

The mine was located next to a quarry which worked the sandstone above the coal.

This level was driven in 1809 by Thomas Halford and David Mushett who later purchased the upper level to form Bixlade colliery. They both worked the High Delf seam and the lower level produced over 9000 tons a year, much of which was used to make lime.

In 1920 the mine employed 20.

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