Reports are tailored to suit the requirements of the particular inquirer whether it be an individual private client or a solicitor acting on behalf of the purchaser of a single dwelling or a consultant investigating the planned development of a large site. 

 

 

Bristol Coal Mining Archives' reports are based on the extensive archive built up over many years by the late John Cornwell, who obtained information from both public and private sources.  BCA holds the most extensive collection of such information for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.  The collection comprises of early maps, plans and other archival material covering coalmining and other past industrial activity. 

 

 

A request for a domestic search and report can be made by letter and must include a plan of the property, which clearly shows its location and the search fee.  Our fees are available on application.  A telephone call first will establish whether there is a need for a report for any location. 

 

For commercial reports or for large development sites, we suggest that you telephone us or send an email or fax to us, when we will provide a quotation.

 

Download our Coal Map here

The diagram below is a typical imaginary section through a coalfield showing various coal seams, geological folding, a fault, weathering and redepositing of upper layers, crop workings, bell pits, water levels, worked seams, shafts, horse whims and engine houses - click to enlarge.