Oak Pit

aka Primrose Pit

Iron and Ochre Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Jul 14th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Forest of Dean
Coleford
51.7824936, -2.6094401
SO 5806 0949
Private Land
205m
#967


small outcrop gale, known as Primrose Pit, was active between 1878 and 1902. During its limited period of operation, it produced a modest quantity of ochre.


Publications (3)

  • (1927); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol X 2nd Ed - Iron Ores - Hematites of Forest of Dean, South Wales; 115 pages
  • Oldham, Tony (1998); Mines of the Forest of Dean; 86 pages
  • Sibly p 39





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