Dear Group
Some may recall discussions previously about an undated
feasibility study for a Coal mine near Cromhall (Glos)
The suggestion was made that the document might have a water
mark. This has been checked and it does have a watermark
which contains the letters GR. (it is suggested this relates to one of
the King Georges)
In other email discussions outside the group comments by Chris
Williams have been very helpful. The problem is
even if we could identify which George the watermark relates to there are still
relatively long time spans involved.
i.e (I Think!)
George I 1714-27
George II 1727-60
George III
1760-1820
George IV 1820-1830
However
I have copies of other documents, leases etc relating to
different phases of the works at Cromhall and a date (even if only a range)
would help indicate which site the document refers to.
I expect (as Chris suggests) we have pursued this line of
enquiry as far as possible. If anybody does however know of anybody who
might be able to identify water marks (and dates from them) I'd be
extremely interested to hear from them. A sketch of the watermark can be
forwarded,
Regards
David Hardwick
