mining. Freemining continues to be an important aspect of Forest of Dean culture and an important part of local identity. See also Clearwell Caves, working iron-ore mine, now open to the public. Forest of Dean Coalfield References Further reading "Verderers and Forest Laws of Dean", Dr. Cyril Hart, "The Free Miners of the Royal Forest of Dean and Hundred of St. Briavels:, Dr Cyril Hart, External links Hopewell Colliery; one of the few working collieries in the Forest of Dean, now open to the public 1965 BBC News footage of Forest of Dean mines Freeminers today in the Forest Local Heritage Initiative - Freeminers of the Forest Freeminer Brewery - history http://www.copsewood.org/mining/books/oldham/fod_01.htm Forest of Dean Mining in England