Puzzle Woods by munki-boy
Puzzlewood
In Puzzlewood you will find strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees, which have kept locals guessing for centuries as to what could have created such a unique and eerie landscape, aptly named Puzzlewood.
Geologists have now started solving the mystery of how this unique natural landscape was formed. The geological feature here are known as Scowles. Scowles originate through the erosion of natural underground cave systems formed in the limestone many millions of years ago. Uplift and erosion caused the cave system to become exposed at the surface.
Puzzlewood was then used by Iron age settlers through to Roman times for the extraction of Iron Ore. Evidence of Roman occupation is supported by the discovery of over 3000 3rd Century AD Roman coins found in Puzzlewood. Once the Romans left, nature reclaimed the old workings with moss and trees, to create the unique landscape. The historical use soon became forgotten, and the folklore of Puzzlewood began.
Created: 31 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Puzzlewood Information
Puzzlewood Address
Perrygrove Rd, Coleford GL16 8QB, UK
GL16 8QB
Website: http://www.puzzlewood.net/
Get directionsLocal History around Puzzlewood
There are some historic monuments around including:
Offa's Dyke: section in Church Grove, 240m south west of Ferney LeazeOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Highbury Plains, 370m west of Birt's BarnOffa's Dyke: section in Highbury Plains, 770m south west of Glyn FarmSt Briavel's CastleOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 190m west of Hudnalls FarmCross in All Saints' churchyardMotte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary MagdaleneRoman Villa at Clearwell FarmLittle Hadnock Roman Villa, Dixton Newtown Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree CottageOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 90m north of The CherriesGanarew CrossVillage cross at AylburtonOffa's Dyke: section 470m west of Wyegate BarnScowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles FarmRedbrook Incline Overbridge Merlin's Cave, Great DowardLittle Doward CampKing Arthur's Cave, Great DowardOffa's Dyke: section 330m south west of Stowfield FarmOffa's Dyke: section 650m south west of Stowfield FarmVillage cross at ClearwellScowles in the north of Blake's Wood 620m south east of Church FarmCamp Hill promontory fort and Romano-British temple complexScowles in Blake's Wood 870m north west of Scowles FarmOffa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately south of SittingreenSymonds Yat promontory fortMotte and bailey castle at English BicknorOffa's Dyke: section 800m south west of Stowfield FarmOffa's Dyke: section at Birchfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The FieldsOffa's Dyke: section in Victuals Grove, 230m north of Beaconsfield CottageTower keep castle on Little Camp HillOffa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield HouseCamp NE of StoweOffa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Highbury Wood, 460m west of Glyn FarmOffa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseWhitecliff Iron WorksOffa's Dyke: section in Wyeseal Wood, 600m north of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill FarmOffa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen FarmTitanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree CottageStaunton cross.
