Coal Mines (General)
by susanbates 
, Thursday, August 20, 2009, 09:29 (5648 days ago)
Richard James 1725 - 1801
According to the transcript of Richard James Will.
He owned coal works
One was named Starkey and the other was named Barsenberes, both situated in The Hundred of St Briavel.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Coal Mine - Starkey ( Bilson green ?) Two Brothers
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:12 (5648 days ago) @ susanbates
http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalStarkey.html
http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalTwoBrothers.html
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Coal Mine - Bilson - Bowson
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:14 (5648 days ago) @ susanbates
Barsenberes ?? I wonder if its a Bilson or Bowson gale ?
http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalBilson.html
http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalBowson.html
or perhaps Brazilly ?
http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalBrazilly.html
which links to Beaufort Engine
Bellington Gate south of Parkend Church
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Coal Mine - Bilson
by susanbates , Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:33 (5648 days ago) @ slowhands
Thank You
Coal Mine - Bowson, near Cinderford
by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Saturday, January 30, 2016, 00:17 (3295 days ago) @ slowhands
Good detailed history of Bowson mine here
http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=8584&resourceID=108
Also see this thread http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=5202
"Bowson House" often appears in PRs, Census and Trade Directory reports, along with various wellknown surnames eg Hale & Teague.
I suspect it was of some size, and being near to the pits I wonder if it was sometimes a lodging house for engineers and mine officials while working in the area ?.
http://way-mark.co.uk/foresthaven/historic/hstfnrl1.htm
The excellent Wild Swan railway book "The Forest of Dean Branch Vol 2", by Ian Pope of Lightmoor site fame, carries many old photos & history of the Bowson mine and adjoining areas.