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Alfreton

Alfreton is a town and civil parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, adjoining the Bolsover and North East Derbyshire districts. It was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District. The population of the Alfreton Ward was 7,928 at the 2001 Census. The villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes and Swanwick were historically part of the Manor and Urban District, and the population including these was 24,476 in 2001.

Located at 53.1, -1.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Towns in Derbyshire, Geography of Amber Valley, Civil parishes in Derbyshire, Post towns in the DE postcode area

Wingfield Manor

Wingfield Manor is a deserted (since the 1770s) and ruined manor house some 4 miles from the town of Alfreton in the English county of Derbyshire. There is a working farm that forms part of the old manor. It is now in the care of English Heritage, though only viewable through pre-booked guided tours one Saturday a month during the Summer.

Located at 53.0891, -1.44303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in Derbyshire, English Heritage sites in Derbyshire, Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Derbyshire, Ruins in Derbyshire

Wingfield railway station

Wingfield railway station was a railway station built by the North Midland Railway on its line between Derby and Leeds which is now part of the Midland Main Line. From Ambergate the line passes Wingfield with a station which closed in 1967 although the buildings, by Francis Thompson, remain, although in a derelict condition. Nearby is the ruins Wingfield Manor, one of the places where Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned.

Located at 53.0975, -1.4264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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History of Derbyshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1840, Railway stations closed in 1967, Disused railway stations in Derbyshire, Beeching closures in England

Alfreton Hall

Alfreton Hall is a country house in Alfreton, Derbyshire. It was at the heart of local social and industrial history in the county. The history of the estate goes back to Norman times, but by the 17th century it was owned by the Morewood family, who were linked to local industry, mainly in coal mining.

Located at 53.0978, -1.39194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures demolished in 1968, Grade II listed buildings in Derbyshire, 1720s architecture, Country houses in Derbyshire

North Street (stadium)

North Street also known as the Impact Arena is a football stadium in Alfreton, Derbyshire. It is the home of Alfreton Town F.C. who currently play in the Conference National. Capacity is 3,600 with 1,500 seats. Between 1986 and 1988, it was home to a rugby league team called Mansfield Marksman. It has two seated stands and one standing stand. The fourth side contains a bar and the changing rooms.

Located at 53.0945, -1.3813 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in England, Football venues in Derbyshire, Defunct rugby league venues, Amber Valley

Butterley Reservoir

Butterley Reservoir is a reservoir in Derbyshire, England. The reservoir was built to provide water for the Cromford Canal which opened for use in 1794. The Codnor Park and Butterley Park reservoirs also provided water to the Cromford Canal. The currently disused Cromford Canal passes beneath the reservoir along the Butterley Tunnel. When the canal tunnel was in use water was provided to the canal directly from the reservoir via an adit which connects to the Butterley tunnel.

Located at 53.0639, -1.40361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Reservoirs in Derbyshire

Hammersmith railway station

Hammersmith railway station is a heritage railway station on the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. There was no station at this point originally, being situated on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line. However, when the line was reopened, the A38 road prevented any further westward extension. Hammersmith is used as terminus with a run-around loop. Trains normally proceed from here eastwards without stopping at Butterley railway station which they left a few minutes previously.

Located at 53.0631, -1.40889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Heritage railway stations in Derbyshire

Santo's Higham Farm

Santo's Higham Farm Hotel is a hotel based in the Derbyshire countryside, overlooking the Amber Valley. The hotel has 28 en-suite bedrooms and a restaurant with A La Carte and Table d'Hote cuisine. Santo's Higham Farm has been awarded an AA rosette, an EnjoyEngland silver award and a Visit Britain 3* award. Once a fully functioning farm, the building's origins date to circa 1490. Much of the original stonework and wooden beams can still be viewed today.

Located at 53.1268, -1.4179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Derbyshire