Drybrook

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Drybrook

Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean Looking north towards Plump Hill. — Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Drybrook is a civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the county, it is surrounded by the picturesque countryside that characterizes the region. The parish covers an area of approximately 7 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 2,000 residents.

The village of Drybrook itself is nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, known for its beautiful woodlands and rich history. The area has a strong mining heritage, with coal mining having been a significant industry in the past. Today, the village has transformed into a peaceful residential area, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer housing developments.

Drybrook offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a small selection of shops and pubs. The parish is well-connected by road, with the A4136 passing through the village, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Drybrook. The village is surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby Wye Valley and Forest of Dean provide further options for outdoor activities, including hiking, wildlife spotting, and canoeing along the River Wye.

Overall, Drybrook is a charming rural parish that offers a tranquil lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat in Gloucestershire.

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Drybrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.855915/-2.515613 or Grid Reference SO6417. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean

Looking north towards Plump Hill.

Grassy hillside

Between paddocks

Overgrown pathway

Repaired wall

Toll House, A4136, Plump Hill

Within the parish of Mitcheldean. The frontage was replaced in 1893 when the building was re-named Grove Cottage. The visible parts of the side and rear are clearly much older and would have been the building depicted on 1877 maps as the Plumphill Gate (TP) when it had a part of the building extending to the road. The flat roof extension is modern. Served the Huntley and Mitcheldean Turnpike Trust. Inscription: Grove Cottage / 1893 Milestone Society National ID: GL.MIT

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Old Bridge Marker on Hawthorns Road, Hope Mansell

Bridge Marker in the northeast parapet of a bridge on Hawthorns Road over the disused Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway. Hope Mansell parish. Inscribed G.W.R. possibly above S D C. The bridge is on a railway line built c.1874 by different contractors for the Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway Company. This company was absorbed by the GWR in 1880, who completed the line soon after. The stone is thought to mark the Great Western Railway's ownership of, or responsibility for, the bridge. The vertical groove next to the stone is unexplained but might show where a bridge weight plate, e.g. Link was fixed to the parapet. Milestone Society National ID: HF_HOPEMA01br

Roadside Relics

Old Boundary Stone, Mitcheldean

One of the many boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner". This is on the Northern verge of "The Stenders". Mitcheldean is to the East, while East Dean parish is to the West. The boundary runs along the road from the next SO6518 : Modern Boundary Stone, Mitcheldean and turns North here. Inscription: D.F / 1832 / N. 180 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFMITC180em

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Modern Boundary Stone, Mitcheldean

One of the many replacement boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner". This is on the Southern verge of "The Stenders". Mitcheldean is to the East, while East Dean parish is to the West. The boundary runs along the road from the next SO6518 : Old Boundary Stone, Mitcheldean and turns South here. Inscription: D. F. / 2011 / Nᴼ. 181 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFMITC181em

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Old railway bridge

The road to Drybrook crosses the Severn and Wye railway which closed to passenger service in 1929.

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Boundary Stone, Ruardean Woodside

Royal Forest of Dean boundary stone on the West side of Walker's Lane opposite the farmyard entrance. It also marks the boundary between Ruardean and East Dean, Gloucestershire. Inscription: D. F. / 2009 / Nᴼ. 127 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU127em

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Boundary Stone, Ruardean Woodside

Forest of Dean boundary stone on the West side of Walker's Lane and adjacent to Gloucestershire footpath DRD45. Inscription: D. F. / 2015 / Nᴼ. 126 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU126em

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Boundary Stone, Ruardean Hill

Forest of Dean boundary stone at the corner of Spout Lane and a stile on Gloucestershire footpath DRD41. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 128 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU128em

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Boundary Stone, Ruardean Walk

Forest of Dean boundary marker in the garden of "Morse View" on the North side of Spout Lane. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 129 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU129em

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Boundary Stone & horse trough, Swish Lane

Modern horse trough (2003) and Forest of Dean boundary stone set in a feature garden with hanging evergreen plants. And aphorisms. In the Ruardean Hill/Ruardean Walk area. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 130 / ― Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU130em

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Boundary Stone, Ruardean Hill

Forest of Dean boundary stone at the apex of the junction between Batts Lane and Morse Road. Despit the date on the inscription, this is from a more recent century, probably the 20ᵗʰ. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 131 / ― Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRYB131em

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Boundary Stone, field, Morse Road

Forest of Dean boundary stone in a field in the area described on old maps as The Morse. Looking from Morse Road the stone is maybe 100 yds from the road, ie private land. Inscription (assumed): D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 133 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRRU133em

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Boundary Stone, Morse Lane, Drybrook

Modern Forest of Dean boundary stone against a roadside wall. A survey before installing replacement stones described the stone as "in the wall". The look of it, there seems to be a similar stone behind, "in the wall". Inscription: D. F. / 2016 / Nᴼ. 137 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFDRYB137em

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Drybrook is located at Grid Ref: SO6417 (Lat: 51.855915, Lng: -2.515613)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire