The ancient harbour at Lydney on the north bank of the River Severn in Gloucestershire dates from 1813, when it was opened to trans-ship iron and coal from the Forest of Dean. It was once connected by a horse drawn tram road to Pidcock's Canal which brought materials down to the wharves by tub-boat.

In the 1960s imported wood was still being brought in by barge from Avonmouth. It remained in commercial use until the 1980s. During the hey-day of the docks there was around 300,000 tons of coal being exported annually in over 2000 vessels. The final export of coal from the harbour was in 1960.

The harbour, which is effectively a one mile long canal with this quay on the River Severn, has recently been restored to create a marina and harbour area for seagoing yachts and motor boats. That part of the harbour nearest the River Severn is a scheduled Ancient Monument.

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