Clearwell

Clearwell

Clearwell is an ancient village in the Forest of Dean, west Gloucestershire, England. A recent survey indicated that the population of Clearwell is approximately 350.

There are mines locally that date back over 7,000 years to the mining of ochre and are known as Clearwell Caves. Later, the Romans mined iron at Clearwell Meend and it is world famous for arming the Roman army[citation needed]. Iron production expanded in medieval times and peaked in the 16th /17th centuries, leaving a legacy of fine stone built buildings.

Clearwell Castle, a 'mock' castle of Gothic architecture built in 1728, is located in Clearwell.

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Coordinates: 51°46′09″N 2°37′28″W / 51.76917°N 2.62444°W / 51.76917; -2.62444


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