looking for a house called the Biblings

[tawe]

I Know this is not much to go on  But looking for a house called THE BIBLINGS
The Brown family lived there I'm told but cant find then any where
Joseph Brown , Ann Brown , Oliver Brown
any help would be great
Tawe

[RCB]

The Biblings (Biblins) was the name of a farm and lodge about 3 miles upstream on the River Wye above Monmouth, as a kid we used to call it "Dripping Wells" the name Biblins probably comes from the sound of running water down the cliff face.

The farm is still there, but it is now more famous as a Camp site, there is a wire suspension bridge that allows access on foot into the Forest of Dean.  Symonds Yat west is up stream on the same bank, Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat Rock view point on the other side.  Access is best from above Whitchurch over The Doward.

Ancient Iron mines are found on both sides of the gorge, the rock outcrops called the 7 sisters are just down stream.  cheers fred

see photo - http://www.sungreen.co.uk/Coleford-Glos/Biblins-Lodge-1910.htm

[tawe]

Thank you Fred .
I was told that the house  there had a Forest Ranger  with the last name Brown
Could that be right.
tawe

[RCB]

The caption under the photo mentions a Brown family being there, is the timing right, early 1900's.  beautiful place this, no road through this part of the valley, just the old railway line and a forest track.  fred

The Forestry Commission Offices in Coleford will have records of who lived at the lodge.

[tawe]

Yes i just noticed the names at the bottom of the photo now
Do you know how to get in touch with them
thanxs
Tawe

[tawe]

I was told it was in the 1800 so i will have to get back to you on that one
thanx Tawe

[RCB]

You may be able to e-mail, the address in Coleford will be here somewhere fred

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandGloucestershireForestofDeanForestOfDean

[RCB]

These jobs often were past down to sons etc, so they may have lived at other laodges in the Forest.   good luck fred

[tawe]

Thanx Fred
Tawe