What is a coal hewer ? (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, March 12, 2009, 23:54 (5807 days ago) @ rosalind

one who cuts Coal <- aka Coal Miner>

The hewer is the actual coal-digger. Whether the seam be so thin that he can hardly creep into it on hands and knees, or whether it be thick enough for him to stand upright, he is the responsible workman who loosens the coal from the bed.

associated "job titles" :-

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=6280#p6302

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