Glenny Wood Scout Campsite

Coal Mining History Quick Quiz Answers

1 - When did the coal mines arrive at Glenny Wood (Cockheap Wood)?

• Ans - 1750 approximately was the start of the coal mining

2 - How many bushels of coal were dug up in a 6-day week?

• Ans - about 240 bushels of coal daily (A bushel is 36 kilograms (80lbs) of coal)

3 - How deep were the mines?

• Ans - 44 fathoms deep which is 80 metres deep

4 - How much was the coal worth per day in pounds £?

• Ans - 7200 shillings or £360
• A bushel of coal sold for around 30 shillings (£1:50) so this, times 240 bushels per day gives the answer

5 - Where did the coal leave North Somerset?

• Ans - Coal left from Portishead

6 - Where did it go and for what reason?

• Ans - Coal went to Wales, probably Newport for burning Lime