orkley
and Yorkley Slade together form one of the larger settlements on the
southern edge of the Forest Ring. They are situated on high ground
between Pillowell and Oldcroft and their joint population is about
1160. They provide a good range of local services and facilities.
The settlement is continuous but can be divided into two distinct
areas. Yorkley itself shows the typical original layout of the
Forest Ring settlement, generally dating from the mid 19th
Century. Yorkley Slade or Slad is now dominated by modern housing
estates in a more regular layout. Modern house building has taken
place in both parts of the settlement, and this has had a most
significant effect on the once spacious and open character of
Yorkley/Yorkley Slade.
To the north the village is bounded by forest, and to the south by
agricultural land. The settlement is a prominent feature in the
landscape due to its position on high ground. Evidence of the former
importance of the coal mining industry remains only in the form of
industrial artifacts.
Taken from:
Morris & Co.
Commercial Directory & Gazetteer of
West Dean 1876
YORKLEY is a somewhat populous hamlet, 5 miles from Coleford, and 3 from
Lydney, the houses of which lie scattered on the side of a hill in very
irregular order. The Baptists have a chapel here, which was erected in
1868. The Primitive Methodists have also a small place of worship, and the
Bible Christians have a Chapel at Yorkley Slade. The rateable value of
this parish is £22,320.
This view from The Bailey looking towards Mosley Green shows the Nagshead?
Slag Heap which can just be made out behind the second lamppost from the
left.
orkley
and Yorkley Slade together form one of the larger settlements on the
southern edge of the Forest Ring. They are situated on high ground
between Pillowell and Oldcroft and their joint population is about
1160. They provide a good range of local services and facilities.
The settlement is continuous but can be divided into two distinct
areas. Yorkley itself shows the typical original layout of the
Forest Ring settlement, generally dating from the mid 19th
Century. Yorkley Slade or Slad is now dominated by modern housing
estates in a more regular layout. Modern house building has taken
place in both parts of the settlement, and this has had a most
significant effect on the once spacious and open character of
Yorkley/Yorkley Slade.
