New Fancy Pit (General)

by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Wednesday, July 05, 2017, 15:32 (2698 days ago) @ Gill

Hi Gill,
here's a previous forum thread discussing the Barracks which I hope you'll find helpfull.
http://forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=33707

This Ordnance Survey map of the area from 1878 clearly shows the relatively remote location of the Barracks, near to the Fancy pit.
http://maps.nls.uk/view/101453661

This discussion on the Sungreen site describes how the houses at the Barracks were considered an extension of the hamlet of Moseley Green to the south.
https://www.sungreen.co.uk/Parkend-Glos/Brown_family.html

Nowadays the Fancy pit's spoil heap has been transformed into a popular visitor's spot, as it commands great views across the Forest. On a warm summer's day if you visit on a quiet time (less people) it's a great place to find adders basking or even "dancing" in the sun, and spot buzzards circling overhead. Some more info about the area and particularly the history of the Fancy pit can be found via this old thread.
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?mode=thread&id=38258

Hope this is of interest, Jeff.