Yes this is correct. Form more details on mining in the Forest of Dean
see:
THE MINES OF THE FOREST OF DEAN and surrounding areas by Tony Oldham
[1998] 72 pp surveys illus etc. Includes Coal, Iron and even a Gold
Mine! A gazetteer which lists all the mines together with brief
descriptions, NGR etc. Companion edition to the above two books. SB
£7.50 or £8.50 post free. [About Aust$22.00]
avaiable from:
Tony Oldham,
Duncavin, Rest Home for Retired Cavers, Riverside Mews, Cardigan, SA43
1DH, UK
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> Could anyone throw light on the story of a certain king in the Forest of Dean
> who requested the services of local coal miners to help tunnel under and into
> his castle to reclaim his property. After the successful undertaking the king
> rewarded the miners with free coal mining rights which last to the present day,
> providing the miners have been residents of the Forest of Dean for 101 days.
>
> I would like to know the truth of the tale, the name of the king and castle and
> whether the free coal mining rights do actually exits.
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Ross Thomas
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