Museums · South West England
Cinderford
In or near Newnham.
Cinderford is a town and civil parish on the eastern fringe of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The population was 8,777 at the 2021 Census. The town came into existence in the 19th cen
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cinderford, the nearest railway station is Parkend, which is 7.2 km away. The postcode is GL14 2RN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Cinderford is a town and civil parish on the eastern fringe of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The population was 8,777 at the 2021 Census. The town came into existence in the 19th century, following the rapid expansion of the Forest of Dean Coalfield and the construction of Cinderford Ironworks. Its origins can be seen in the style and layout of the town, with long rows of identical terraced housing similar to those found in the mining villages of the South Wales Valleys. The decline of the coal industry in the 1950s and 1960s significantly affected the town, as most of the male population was employed in mining.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cinderford is a town and civil parish on the eastern fringe of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The population was 8,777 at the 2021 Census. The town came into existence in the 19th century, following the rapid expansion of the Forest of Dean Coalfield and the construction of Cinderford Ironworks. Its origins can be seen in the style and layout of the town, with long rows of identical terraced housing similar to those found in the mining villages of the South Wales Valleys. The decline of the coal industry in the 1950s and 1960s significantly affected the town, as most of the male population was employed in mining.
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Background
History
The name Cinderford, used for a crossing-point, is recorded as early as 1258. The name reflects the site of early ironmaking which created deposits of cinders (clinker), sometimes in large mounds. Following the construction of Cinderford Ironworks in the late 1790s, and the opening of large mines nearby, the town was laid out on a fairly conventional urban plan. In 1841 there were two inns and at least ten beerhouses in and around Cinderford. A new church was consecrated at Cinderford in 1844 and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. By 1843 Cinderford also had a Baptist church which became by far the largest Baptist meeting in the Forest of Dean. Methodists and Primitive Methodists also…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8225, -2.4989
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL14 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cinderford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cinderford?
- Cinderford is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 2RN), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Cinderford?
- Cinderford is a town and civil parish on the eastern fringe of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The population was 8,777 at the 2021 Census. The town came into existence in the 19th cen
- How do I get to Cinderford?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 2RN.
- How do I get to Cinderford?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 2RN.