WILD boar are once again to roam free by the site of the prehistoric mine workings and scowles of Clearwell.

The Wild Boar Conservation Project is being organised by Clearwell Caves proprietor Ray Wright, who says a large field has been earmarked opposite the entrance to the caves and adjacent to the nearby scowles attraction which he also owns with his son Jonathan.

"Strong fencing is being put in place and the ground will be allowed to go back to nature. But there will also be a viewing platform from which the public will be able to look at the animals in safety and free of charge," said Ray.

"It is not a part of our other attractions but will be run completely separately. We already have the offer of two animals but the idea is to hand-rear piglets that have been orphaned by road accidents or whose mothers have been shot by poachers. We will look after them until they are old enough to manage on their own."