Coal Mines (General)

by susanbates, (5994 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 - Bilson - Bowson

by slowhands, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, (5994 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, (5994 days ago) @ slowhands

Thank You

Coal Mine - Bowson, near Cinderford

by Jefff, West London, Middlesex, (3641 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.

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