It was curious to read Ian Pope's contribution on barracks, as I have
just been reading his interesting article in "Archive" on the Chastan
Syndicate in Forest of Dean. Excellent photographs too.
Sallie Bassham
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From: "Ian Pope" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:06 PM
Subject: Moseley Green Barracks
> These cottages were built by the Crown to house woodmen and
therefore
> have no mining connection.
>
> There is a local tale that some buildings further down the Howbeach
> Valley were also named the barracks, as in one period of industrial
> unrest they housed police.
>
>
> Ian Pope
> Black Dwarf Lightmoor Limited
> 120 Farmers Close, Witney, OX28 1NR
> Company registered in England & Wales number 5522739
> Registered office: 14 Langdale Court, Witney, OX28 6FQ
>
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