Clearwell
Forest of DeanUse British English from March 2015Vague or ambiguous time from January 2024Villages in Gloucestershire
Clearwell (anciently "Clower-Wall" etc.) is a village and former ancient manor 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. Iron production expanded in medieval times and peaked in the 16th and 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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Forest of Dean Newland
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N 51.7691 ° | E -2.6244 ° |
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GL16 8LF Forest of Dean, Newland
England, United Kingdom
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