Clearwell Castle, Gothic country house in Newland, England
The limestone castle exhibits Gothic architecture with castellated parapets, lancet windows, and octagonal towers rising from its corners against the Forest of Dean landscape.
Built in 1727 by Roger Morris for the Wyndham family, the castle incorporates portions of an earlier ballroom dating back to approximately 1600.
During the 1970s, the castle basement became a recording studio where Black Sabbath created their album Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Led Zeppelin composed music.
The Grade II listed building now functions as a wedding venue with multiple ceremony rooms, accommodations, and access to formal gardens within the Clearwell Estate.
The castle survived near-demolition in 1953 when Frank Yeates purchased it for 3,000 pounds and restored it with his son Bernard.
Location: Newland
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: Clearwell Estate
GPS coordinates: 51.76720,-2.62444
Latest update: May 17, 2025 17:33
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