Homepage & Project Updates
The Combe Down Stone Mines Project was a major project by Bath & North East Somerset Council to stabilise abandoned limestone mine workings in Combe Down and preserve the Health & Safety of the area. The aim of the Project was to remove the current threat to life and property of those living, working in and travelling through the Combe Down area.
In doing this, the Project ensured that the internationally recognised heritage, wildlife and environmental properties of the area are conserved for future generations.
This website provides further information on the project and related environmental issues. If your questions are not answered then you can contact the Project Team by email or by telephone.
Good Practice Guide
On 6th December 2011 The Stabilisation of Combe Down Stone Mines: Good Practice Guide was launched in the House of Commons.
Paul Morrell – Government Chief Construction Advisor – attended the launch and spoke to endorse the publication which has been jointly produced by Bath & North East Somerset Council and the Homes and Communities Agency.
A web-friendly version of the book is available in the Related Documents section of this page. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book please contact the Project Team on 01225 477582.
A commemorative book for the project is also available. The book will be available for members of the public to buy for £10 and will include a DVD of project films. The book can be obtained at Combe Down Heritage Society meetings - please see the village noticeboard for details - or from Rosemary Simmons who can be contacted on 01225 833301 or rosyprint@care4free.net
A book of poems from Combe Down, Time in the Shape of a Mine, has been published. This features Andy Croft’s poems as well as those written by miners, school children and villagers. A book of the historical pageant written by Andy Croft and performed at the Celebration Event has also been published. Both books are available to buy from the Combe Down Heritage Society at special prices for Combe Down residents - the poetry book is priced at £3 and the pageant book at £1.50. The books can be obtained from the Combe Down Heritage Society, as above.
Vik Martin was commissioned to photograph the Celebration Event in September. Photographs are available to view and buy from her website.