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Dean Heritage Centre Charcoal



​About our charcoal
How to use it
Easy to light - no firelighters or lighting fuel are required. Just roll up a small amount of charcoal in newspaper and then light. Once lit, add more charcoal as required. Ready to cook in 15 to 20 minutes
The History of Charcoal Burning
We are one of only a few places in the country to make charcoal using the traditional turf and earth dome method, a process that we still demonstrate every year.
Sustainability
The wood for our charcoal is obtained via the sustainable management of woodlands in the Forest of Dean, a traditional method called coppicing. This technique is not only beneficial to wildlife but also keeps air miles to a minimum!
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