Dam Green

Downs, Moorland in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Dam Green

Aggregates yard at Hales Landscaping materials ready for use. — Aggregates yard at Hales Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Located in Gloucestershire, England, Dam Green is a picturesque area known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Green, Dam Green is surrounded by rolling hills, verdant downs, and vast stretches of unspoiled moorland. The region is characterized by its tranquil atmosphere and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Downs of Dam Green offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with its lush greenery and meandering streams. The area is home to a wide range of plant and animal species, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The gentle slopes of the downs provide ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horseback riding, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace.

The moorland of Dam Green showcases a unique and rugged landscape, with its vast expanses of open heathland and scattered patches of woodland. The area is known for its dramatic views and remote feel, providing a sense of tranquility and solitude. Moorland walks offer a chance to discover the area's diverse flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and various species of birds and insects.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dam Green also boasts a rich cultural heritage. The area is dotted with ancient monuments, such as burial mounds and stone circles, which provide insights into its historical significance. These sites attract archaeology enthusiasts and history buffs keen to explore the area's past.

Overall, Dam Green, Gloucestershire, offers a captivating blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities, making it an idyllic destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Dam Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.835087/-2.5178596 or Grid Reference SO6415. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aggregates yard at Hales

Landscaping materials ready for use.

Jonathan Billinger

Area of clearfell

Area of clearfell at Serridge Green. With the trees felled there are extensive views over the forest.

Philip Halling

Hicksters Ways bat roost

A fabricated bat roost at Hicksters Ways in the Forest of Dean.

Philip Halling

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

Former railway track and now a cycleway passing through the site of Foxes Bridge Colliery. Trees have been felled since I last photographed this site just over seven years ago SO6313 : Foxes Bridge Colliery.

Philip Halling

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

The site of Foxes Bridge Colliery viewed from a former railway track and now cycleway.

Philip Halling

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

Former railway track and now a cycleway passing through the site of Foxes Bridge Colliery.

Philip Halling

Pump bob - Foxes Bridge Colliery near Cinderford

This inverted tee bob was undoubtedly associated with a steam pumping engine for draining this colliery and has been retained on site on a specially made concrete pad. Unfortunately it is being reclaimed by nature and is fairly well hidden although there is a well established path to it. It took me a while of hunting to find it from the nearby cycle trail.

Chris Allen

Remains of Foxes Bridge Colliery near Cinderford

Some large lumps of masonry adjoining a cycle trail through the site. There are other interesting foundations and the remains of a pumping bob nearby but they do take a little hunting for.

Chris Allen

Junction of tracks near the site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

The crossing track is a family cycle way. The houses in the distance are in Cinderford

Chris Allen

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

The cycle way passing through behind the large lump of masonry is on the track bed of a former railway serving the colliery. There are quite a few remains in the undergrowth including an inverted tee bob from a pumping engine.

Chris Allen

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery - machinery foundations

The site contains scattered lumps of masonry and concrete. This is possibly the footings for a steam winding engine. Cinderford is seen in the distance.

Chris Allen

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery

This shows a concrete footing in the foreground with an inverted tee bob from a pumping installation in the background. This latter had been erected on a ne concrete pad. Unfortunately nature is claiming it back. There are similar pieces at New Fancy colliery but not as well preserved or presented.

Chris Allen

Site of Foxes Bridge Colliery - machinery foundations

I think this is probably part of the foundations for a steam winding engine. In the background hidden by the green bush right of centre is the inverted tee bob from a pumping engine.

Chris Allen