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Bixhead Quarry, Forest Of Dean

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Address: Barnhill Plantation
East of Broadwell
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL16 7EQ
Nearest Town: Coleford
Map Reference: SO597107
Grid Reference: E: 359580 N: 210640
Further Information: This quarry can be seen in the 1890-92 O.S. Map, it closed in the 20th century but reopened in 1967. It is adjacent to Barnhill Quarry and extracted a blue/grey stone.
Associated Name(s): Bixhead Quarry, Forest Of Dean.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval, Modern.