Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Coleford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Coleford, market town with ry. sta., W. Gloucestershire, on border of Dean Forest, 4 miles SE. of Monmouth and 141 miles W. of London, pop. 2709; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank, 3 newspapers.Market-day, Friday; has coal mines and ironworks.