Visit the Deputy Gaveller in his office
Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BA
The Deputy Gaveller maintains the official register of free miners and is responsible for the administration and collection of mineral royalties from the worked gales. A gale is an area within the Hundred of St. Briavels and may cover coal, stone, iron ore and ochre which is worked by a freeminer. To become a freeminer one must have been born within the Hundred of St. Briavels and worked in a gale for a year and a day.
This tradition goes back to King Edward III, being a gift following the siege of Berwick on Tweed. This right continues in spite of coal no longer being a popular choice for heating due to the emission of carbon dioxide.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 10.00; 12.00; 14.00
- Monday 09 September:
- 10.00; 12.00; 14.00
Location & directions
Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BA
- Directions:
- Within 100 metres of the traffic lights near the centre of the town. Town centre parking is charged for. Limited parking at the Forestry England office.
- Contact on day:
- Janet Marrott
- Telephone number:
- +441594836469
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- The office is on the first floor of the building and is only capable of holding a small number of people
- Booking contact name:
- Janet Marrott
- Booking telephone number:
- +441594836469
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 06 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The office is on the first floor of the Forestry England offices.
Additional information
Daniel has a great deal of information available together with original documents of great interest.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 5
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
