Dropping Wells Iron Mine


Iron Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Mindat by Buddle-Bot



Forest of Dean
Lady Park Wood
51.826884, -2.648954
SO 5537 1445
Open Access
17m
#12,429


On the Welsh side of the river, slightly upstream from Biblins suspension bridge, there’s a single entrance leading to two nearly horizontal mine adits. One extends straight in for 100 yards, while the other goes for 75 yards. Both passages are approximately 5 feet high and 5 to 6 feet wide, seeming to track a vein of iron in the ceiling. The shorter adit is damp, with a ‘waterfall’ near the entrance showcasing some impressive flowstone formations.


Publications (1)

  • Oldham, A.D. (2013); Mines of the Forest of Dean and Surrounding Areas; pp. 23





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