Wych Elm Iron Mine


Iron Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Mindat by Buddle-Bot



Forest of Dean
Cinderford
51.833889, -2.484714
SO 6670 1514
Open Access
193m
#12,445


Descended to the water table, 150 feet in 1965. Reopened by RFODCC in 1991. The Wych Elm has long since died! A constricted descent over tipped rubbish [ugh!] leads to an 88 foot shaft. Ladders required. This leads to a steep stope, handline needed. About 50 feet down is an area of false flooring. At about 150 feet down the water table is reached.






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