Edward Hunt's Forest of Dean Miscellany

Mystery, History and Natural History

      Blackpennywall Well

 

This was probably commonly used as a drinking place by travellers through the Forest. Its importance is indicated by the way it has been lined with stonework. The name is a corruption of Blackberry.

 

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This text was written by B. V. Cave of the Wilderness Wildlife Centre Mitcheldean and M.J. Dunn, Forest Warden, for the Forestry Commission 'Boy's Grave and Forest Trail'.   © 1974

 

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Ordance Survey location:

SO 362215 210865