Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Coal Mine - Bowson, near Cinderford

Coal Mine - Bowson, near Cinderford (reply)

Jefff — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:17:06 +0000

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.

Coal Mine - Bilson (reply)

susanbates — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:33:11 +0000

Thank You

Coal Mine - Bilson - Bowson (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:14:28 +0000

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

Coal Mine - Starkey ( Bilson green ?) Two Brothers (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:12:47 +0000

http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalStarkey.html

http://www.lightmoor.co.uk/forestcoal/CoalTwoBrothers.html

Coal Mines

susanbates — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:29:50 +0000

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.