Reminder: Afternoon Walk Lydney Harbour Sunday 23 July 2023
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Ray Wilson
Jul 20, 2023, 10:06:20 AM7/20/23
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Dear GSIA Members and Friends,
The next walk will take us west of the River Severn to Lydney Harbour where there is some fascinating industrial archaeology and stunning views across the estuary. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday 23 July 2023
Afternoon walk: Lydney Harbour and Neighbourhood
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Lydney
Harbour is always an interesting place to visit and in recent
years there have been some significant developments. These have
been aimed, mainly, at attracting visitors and include a cafe,
small visitor information centre, interpretation boards and
toilets. The site forms part of the canal and basin complex
built by the Seven and Wye Railway and Canal Company between
1810 and 1813. It was for many years an important outlet for
the Forest's coal and timber and it is reported that at one
time about 300,000 tons of coal per annum were being exported.
After World War I there was a steady decline in activity and
coal exports ended in 1960. The import of timber for the Pine
End Works continued until about 1977 when all commercial
activity effectively ended.
While some buildings were demolished soon after the port closed there is a wealth of industrial features that remain and the intention is to seek out as much of this as we can at a leisurely pace. We will take a break mid afternoon so that members can use the cafe if they wish (which closes at 4pm) or simply socialise. We will then take a walk of about ¾ mile in total to see Naas House a remarkable early 17th house with an unusual viewing platform which merits it being listed Grade 2*. Along the way, will also consider some of the other industries that grew up alongside the harbour and the railways that served the area.
Details Meet our guide, Ray Wilson, after 1.45 pm for a prompt start at 2 pm at Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 4EJ - [Map] - SO 6467 0131). If travelling from Gloucester on the A48 note the start of the Lydney by-pass (at the junction with the road to the right signed - Lydney 1 mile). Continue along the by-pass (A48) for 2 miles until you reach the second roundabout. Turn left here (signed Lydney Harbour 1¼ miles). Park on Harbour Road just before the entrance to the Lydney Harbour Estate. The road widens considerably here, alongside the completely cleared former Pine End Works. We will finish by 4-45pm and the total walking distance will be about 1½ miles. Please wear suitable footwear for what may sometimes be uneven surfaces on footpaths.
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Image: Lydney Harbour Lock on 4 May 2023
Ray Wilson
The next walk will take us west of the River Severn to Lydney Harbour where there is some fascinating industrial archaeology and stunning views across the estuary. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday 23 July 2023
Afternoon walk: Lydney Harbour and Neighbourhood
Lydney
Harbour is always an interesting place to visit and in recent
years there have been some significant developments. These have
been aimed, mainly, at attracting visitors and include a cafe,
small visitor information centre, interpretation boards and
toilets. The site forms part of the canal and basin complex
built by the Seven and Wye Railway and Canal Company between
1810 and 1813. It was for many years an important outlet for
the Forest's coal and timber and it is reported that at one
time about 300,000 tons of coal per annum were being exported.
After World War I there was a steady decline in activity and
coal exports ended in 1960. The import of timber for the Pine
End Works continued until about 1977 when all commercial
activity effectively ended.While some buildings were demolished soon after the port closed there is a wealth of industrial features that remain and the intention is to seek out as much of this as we can at a leisurely pace. We will take a break mid afternoon so that members can use the cafe if they wish (which closes at 4pm) or simply socialise. We will then take a walk of about ¾ mile in total to see Naas House a remarkable early 17th house with an unusual viewing platform which merits it being listed Grade 2*. Along the way, will also consider some of the other industries that grew up alongside the harbour and the railways that served the area.
Details Meet our guide, Ray Wilson, after 1.45 pm for a prompt start at 2 pm at Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 4EJ - [Map] - SO 6467 0131). If travelling from Gloucester on the A48 note the start of the Lydney by-pass (at the junction with the road to the right signed - Lydney 1 mile). Continue along the by-pass (A48) for 2 miles until you reach the second roundabout. Turn left here (signed Lydney Harbour 1¼ miles). Park on Harbour Road just before the entrance to the Lydney Harbour Estate. The road widens considerably here, alongside the completely cleared former Pine End Works. We will finish by 4-45pm and the total walking distance will be about 1½ miles. Please wear suitable footwear for what may sometimes be uneven surfaces on footpaths.
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Image: Lydney Harbour Lock on 4 May 2023
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