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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