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Tramroad Remains in the Forest of Dean (Part One) by Tony Youles
An extensive network of tramroads was developed in the Forest of Dean in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The tramroads served mainly the quarries and mines until replaced by standard or broad gauge lines. Today it is still possible to trace the routes of many of the tramroads over quite long distances. See also Part Two. Find out more.....
< Tramroad sleeper blocks in the upper part of Bixslade in the Forest of Dean