Bristol Coalmining Archives Ltd
Our Extensive Archive
Bristol Coalmining Archives’ reports are based on the extensive archive built up over many years by the late John Cornwell, who obtained information from both public and private sources. BCA holds the most extensive collection of such information for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. The collection comprises of early maps, plans and other archival material covering coalmining and other past industrial activity.
Typical Section Through a Coalfield
The diagram below is a typical imaginary section through a coalfield showing various coal seams, geological folding, a fault, weathering and redepositing of upper layers, crop workings, bell pits, water levels, worked seams, shafts, horse whims and engine houses. Click on any slide to pause the slideshow, move slides right or left to suit yourself.