Forest of Dean

Proper noun

Meaning

An area in Gloucestershire, between the rivers Severn and Wye, with a long history of mining.

A local government district in Gloucestershire bordering onto Wales, formed in 1974 and with its headquarters in Coleford.

Examples

All but about two schools in each district have a sixth form, but the Forest of Dean only has two schools with sixth forms. Source: Internet

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 19 February 2008 confirmed the existence of these two sites as 'established breeding areas' and identified a third in Gloucestershire Herefordshire ; in the Forest of Dean Ross on Wye area. Source: Internet

It said: “Police are currently in the Forest of Dean near to Speculation car park dispersing a rave. Source: Internet

History main Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century, though the areas of Winchcombe and the Forest of Dean were not added until the late 11th century. Source: Internet

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