Aylburton Level


Iron Mine
Worked from 1877 to 1883

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Jul 11th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Forest of Dean
Aylburton
51.7170296, -2.5571711
SO 6161 0218
Private Land
50m
2,500t
#890


Located 410 yards northwest of Aylburton Church, the level is now blocked. A pit situated 110 yards south of the level’s entrance was connected via a heading from a cross-measure. The workings known as Bob’s Quarry, at NGR SO 612 023, produced 2,500 tons of ore between 1877 and 1883.


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 53, 54





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