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Cromford Canal

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks. From Cromford it ran south following the 300-foot contour line along the east side of the valley of the Derwent to Ambergate, where it turned eastwards along the Amber valley.

Located at 53.064, -1.48262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Canals in England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Derbyshire, Visitor attractions of the Peak District, Transport in Derbyshire, Canals in Derbyshire

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 3 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

Ambergate railway station

Ambergate railway station is a railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains (EMT) Train operating company (TOC). It serves the village of Ambergate in Derbyshire, England. The station is located on the Derwent Valley Line from Derby to Matlock, which diverges from the Midland Main Line just south of the station at Ambergate Junction. The full range of tickets for travel for any destination in the country are purchased from the guard on the train at no extra cost.

Located at 53.061, -1.481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Derbyshire, Railway stations in Derbyshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1840, Railway stations closed in 1863, Railway stations opened in 1863, Railway stations closed in 1876, Railway stations opened in 1876, Railway stations served by East Midlands Trains, DfT Category F2 stations

Toadmoor Tunnel

Toadmoor Tunnel (originally called Hag Wood Tunnel) was built at Ambergate as part of the North Midland Railway, which opened in 1840. 128 yards long, it was cut through an unstable hillside on a notoriously difficult line of route. George Stephenson designed it with an elliptical shape so that it had least diameter vertically with most strength at the sides. Braced with steel hoops at its southern end. Due to unplanned earth movements, it took 15 months to build, instead of the planned two.

Located at 53.0605, -1.4807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rail transport in Derbyshire, Railway tunnels in England, History of Derbyshire, Tunnels in Derbyshire, Tunnels completed in 1839

Bull bridge accident

The Bull Bridge accident was a failure of a cast-iron bridge at Bullbridge, near Ambergate in Derbyshire on 26 September 1860. As a goods train was passing over the bridge at Bullbridge, the structure failed suddenly, causing the derailment of the majority of the wagons. There were no serious casualties, but it was a warning of the fundamental weakness of many such bridges on the British rail network.

Located at 53.0664, -1.4639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridge disasters in the United Kingdom, Bridge disasters caused by construction error, Railway accidents in England, Rail transport in Derbyshire, Disasters in Derbyshire, Railway accidents in 1860, 1860 in England

The Elms, Derbyshire

The Elms is a housing estate built by the town council in the 1950s to provide social housing on the south-western edge of Ripley, Derbyshire, England. It took its name from The Elms farm whose land it was built on. The house, called The Elms, was converted into flats and the farm yard and outbuildings were used as a depot by the council until demolition around the 1970s when sheltered housing was built on the site.

Located at 53.044, -1.407 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Derbyshire, Housing estates in the United Kingdom

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

Lower Hartshay

Lower Hartshay is a very small village in the Amber Valley District, in the English county of Derbyshire. It is on Hartshay Brook and near the A38 road. The nearest town is Ripley. There is the corresponding hamlet of Upper Hartshay just south.

Located at 53.0578, -1.4343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in Derbyshire