Bixslade Pit


Coal Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Jul 11th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Forest of Dean
Coleford
51.7848701, -2.5935969
SO 5915 0975
Private Land
211m
#21,002


The Yorkley and High Delf coal seams rise from the deep geological basin to outcrop in the Bixslade area and near Coleford, making the slade an ideal location for accessing both. In particular, the High Delf seam—measuring an impressive seven feet in thickness—was heavily worked during the 19th century via the Bixslade High and Low Levels.


Publications (1)

  • Oldham, Tony (1998); Mines of the Forest of Dean; 86 pages





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