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Clearwell Caves

Ancient Mine / Quarry

Nearest Town:Monmouth (9km NW)
OS Ref (GB):   SO576082 / Sheet: 162
Latitude:51° 46' 13.29" N
Longitude:   2° 36' 52.36" W

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I visited the caves a couple of years ago with Karen and Dafydd. The caves are well sign posted from the A48 and have a large car park, shop/cafĂ©, toilets etc. The visitor's guide states that the caves have been in use since the Bronze Age. The self-guide tour is an easy walk and we were able to take the push chair all the way around – about a 45 minute walk.
All in all we spent a good afternoon here.
A visit I would recommend.
Posted by CARL
20th June 2011ce

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Clearwell Caves - ancient ochre and iron ore mine


Ochre and iron ore mined here for thousands of years.
tjj Posted by tjj
7th February 2013ce
Edited 7th February 2013ce