History
The area was selected for development as part of the Avon County Structure Plan in 1985. Formerly green belt land bordering Mangotsfield and Downend, it was proposed to develop the area that now constitutes Emersons Green, with the green belt area being moved outwards. This area would also contain parts of the extensions to the A4174 Avon ring road.
Coal was mined from the area during the 19th century. To the south there is a quarry, which has been reactivated.
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