Bixhead

aka Barnhill Quarry


Sandstone Quarry

Worked from 19th C to Present

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Dec 16th, 2024 by Alex



Barnhill Quarry, abandoned in the 1950s
Forest of Dean
Coleford
51.7943954, -2.5848761
SO 5976 1080
Private Land
192m
#12,518


Partly active site - Please stay away from the working quarry area.

The abandoned part of the site consists of a few deep pits one of which connects to some underground chambering. Underground is a series of large chambers (some of which contain large pools.) Some are supported by bolts in the roof where as most are just as they are. There is plenty of large drill marks around the site.



1940-1950 Forest of Dean Stone Firms Ltd

The quarry was served by the Bicslade tramroad from 1812 until 1944.



Follow the path down into the bottom of the quarry. Underground access is through some smashed up Heras fencing.




Barnhill Quarry, abandoned in the 1950s



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