Mitcheldean (10 miles east of Gloucester), on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean was called Dean until the 13th century, afterwards it was generally known as Mitchel Dean or Great Dean to distinguish it from the other "Deans" (Mitchell is from the Old English word "Mickle" = Great, and Dean or Dene = Vale, especially a deep, narrow, wooded valley). Granted a market in 1328, Mitcheldean was a centre for industries based on the products of the adjacent Forest - coal, timber, iron and wool. The town grew up around a crossroad where the road from Littledean to Ross - possibly the old Roman road from Lydney crossed a road serving the north of the Forest. A cross was erected in 1430 at the junction, it incorporated a covered area in the mid 17th C and displayed a clock by the mid 18th. The 17th C. George Inn and the splendid 13th C. Church of St.Micheal (rebuilt in 1852) are to be found here. The church is one of the largest in the Forest of Dean with a very long, tall spire, a nave, and three aisles and an enormous reredos with life size white marble figures. The Doom painting over the screen is of high quality, the superb east windows by John Hayward were added in 1970. The town prospered in the 17th century but was in decline as an industrial centre and market by the end if the 18th, although Mitcheldean maintained a strong brewing industry! With the decline the town settled into a more limited economic role principally as a service and retail centre. The town offered scope to professional men; in 1842 there were 3 Lawyers and 4 Doctors. After the Second World War Rank Xerox Ltd opened a factory in the town and became a major influence on Mitcheldean`s expansion as a residential area
Doctor
Estate Agent
Inn
Farmers Boy Inn
The Farmers Boy Inn
Pub and Bar
Self-Catering
Conqueror Cottage at Stud Farm
High Beeches
Jupiter Cottage at Stud Farm
Plum Cottage at Stud Farm
Shops
Kevins Butchers
Mitcheldean Pharmacy
Mitcheldean Soap Ltd
Activities
Forest of Dean Angling Club(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Mitcheldean
Yew Tree Inn Motel (0.97 miles)
The Yew Tree dates back to 1609 and was recently purchased ... More | visit website
The Farmers Boy Inn (1.60 miles)
Set In the Gloucestershire Countryside this Award winning 17th Century Inn with Oak Beams & open Log Fires has something for everyone. A home from home family atmosphere,weather its a ... More
Farmers Boy Inn (1.60 miles)
Lea House (1.97 miles)
New House Farm (2.50 miles)
Conqueror Cottage at Stud Farm (2.67 miles)
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Set down a tree lined drive (pictured), these three newly converted, spacious and immaculately presented cottages are delightfully located on the fringes of the village of Blaisdon. ... More
Littledean House Hotel (3.17 miles)
Littledean House Hotel is a family run guest house, situated in the heart of the un-spoilt countryside of the forest of dean. Our hotel is an ideal base for exploring ... More
The Belfry Hotel (3.22 miles)
High Beeches (3.58 miles)
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Nestling high above the rich woodlands of the Royal Forest of Dean, this large detached property and its gardens enjoy panoramic views across the hills and mountains ... More
Hartleton Lake Retreat (4.30 miles)
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Standing peacefully on the banks of lovely Hartleton Lakes and beside a golf course, this newly converted stable makes a very comfortable holiday base. Whether enjoying a ... More
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