Almshouse Road Newland Coleford
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High Street Clearwell Coleford
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<span style="font-size: 1rem;">A jewel amidst an historic village, St Peter's was designed by John Middleton, at the request of Caroline, Dowager Countess of Dunraven of Clearwell Court and opened in 1866 to replace an earlier "chapel of ease" which now serves as a cemetery chapel at the other end of the village. A fine example of French Gothic Style, the church is a mass of carving, coloured stone, brass and stained glass. The reredos and pulpit were carved by John Roddis of Birmingham and are fine pieces. The reredos was given by the Countess's daughter-in-law in memory of her husband. The organ was brought from the family home in County Adare in 1866 and she heard it the year before her death in 1870.</span>

The village of Clearwell is located about three miles south of Coleford, Gloucestershire in an attractive valley adjacent to the Wye valley. The village originated in Saxon times as a mining hamlet where iron ore was extracted from the surrounding limestone rock. This activity began in the iron age and expanded rapidly during the late medieval period, reaching a peak in the 16th & 17th centuries. Much wealth was accumulated which shows in the many fine stone buildings, notably Clearwell Castle and St Peter's Church in the village and the large village cross. Clearwell lies within a Conservation Area where many of these prime buildings are constructed of the local red sandstone.

Clearwell Castle was built in the early 18th century by Thomas Wyndham to replace an older house on the same site. The castle was built in Gothic style with battlements and is a two storey hall enclosed within a courtyard. It has an imposing gateway formed by two, three storey towers. The house was first known as Clearwell Court but the name changed to Clearwell Castle in 1908. For a time after 1947 it lay empty and deserted but in the 1960's it was bought and restored by the son of the former estate gardener and converted into a hotel and wedding venue.

Other buildings of note include several Tudor cottages, the Wyndham Arms Inn and Platwell House which has an 18th century front and Tudor back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redbrook Monmouth
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Redbrook, NP25 4LZ
(01600) 713612

Large roadside pub with restaurant. Comfortable bar serving at least one real ale. Close to Offa's Dyke.

High Street, Clearwell, GL16 8JS
(01594) 834313
thebutchersarmsclearwell.co.uk/

14th century stone-built comfortable pub on the road to Clearwell caves. Lots of small, bright and airy rooms and good value food. Enthusiastic young landlord.

The Cross, Newland Road, Clearwell, GL16 8JU
(01594) 835441

Former iron miners' pub, and over 200 years old. A wonderful village local with two bars: a tidy snug with an open log fire, and a main bar that has large, attractive settles alongside long tables flanking the woodburner (plenty of room for...

Chepstow Road, Sling, GL16 8LH
(01594) 836632
theminerssling.co.uk/

One-bar pub with a strong local following. Two real ales, usually local. Revamped during 2012 with food from breakfast to evening. Closed Monday lunchtime.

Chepstow, Sling, Coleford, GL16 8LH
(01594) 833883
orepoolinn.co.uk/

Extended 17th century miners' inn. Family, function and pool rooms. Beer garden/play area. Motel and campsite adjoin the pub. Food available all day. Try to have 3 beers on. Not Dog friendly.

Newland, GL16 8NP
(01594) 833260
theostrichinn.com

Charming and unspoilt traditional English pub. It is likely that the site of this pub has been occupied since the 13th century when the church known as the 'Cathedral of the Forest', which is where the deceased from the Royal Forest of Dean...

Stowe Lane, Stowe Green, GL15 6QW

Popular two-bar pub. Quiet lounge with large open fire. Closed after a serious fire in March 2002. It was rebuilt by the end of 2003 but proved difficult to let out and re-establish trade. Last known trade was 2008/2009 [planning records]...

The Cross, Clearwell, GL16 8JT
(01594) 833666

Built circa 1347, close to Clearwell Castle. Emphasis was on food. The pub seems to have closed around 2016. It was then taken over by Clearwell Castle wedding venue, first as 'The Clear Well' then as 'Crosswell House', providing guest acco...