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A 2000 year old bucket, used on special occasions, or what remains of it, gives us a big clue to the nature of the Iron Age – although most of the bucket was still made from wood and bronze. Iron mining in the Forest of Dean dates back nearly 2,500 years where iron ore was found near the surface. Later, pits such as Clearwell Caves, went deeper underground as demand rose for the newer, lighter but stronger metal. People tried to keep the process of making iron secret to preserve their power. It was often regarded as magic.