Clearwell
Village in Gloucestershire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clearwell (anciently "Clower-Wall" etc.) is a village and former ancient manor in the Forest of Dean, West Gloucestershire, England. A recent[when?] survey indicated that the population of Clearwell is approximately 350.[1]
This article is about the village in England. For the component of a water treatment plant, see clear well.
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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There are mines locally that date back over 7,000 years to the mining of ochre and are known as Clearwell Caves.[2] 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.