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Ashover Light Railway

|} The Ashover Light Railway was a 23.5 narrow gauge railway in Derbyshire, England that connected Clay Cross and Ashover. It was built by the Clay Cross Company to transport minerals such as limestone, fluorite, barytes and gritstone to its works at Clay Cross and for transport around the country by the LMS.

Located at 53.144, -1.449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Derbyshire, Rail transport in Derbyshire, Narrow gauge railways in England, Railway lines opened in 1925, Closed railway lines in the East Midlands, Railway lines opened in 1924, Railway lines closed in 1950, 2ft gauge railways, Minor British railway companies

Ogston Reservoir

Ogston Reservoir is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water in Derbyshire. It is near the villages of Brackenfield, Ashover and Clay Cross. The reservoir takes its water from the River Amber and was originally created to supply the National Coal Board's Carbonisation Plant at Wingerworth; the reservoir now supplies water for the local area and is used as a holding ground for water for nearby Carsington Reservoir.

Located at 53.1378, -1.43833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Reservoirs in Derbyshire, Drinking water reservoirs in England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Derbyshire

Stretton railway station

|} Stretton railway station was a railway station at Stretton, Derbyshire, England built by the North Midland Railway which no longer exists. Stretton station was first opened in 1841 as Smithy Moor, a year after the line opened, but renamed in 1843. It is also called "Shelton" in the Railway Guide. It was situated at the Derbyshire summit and the highest point of the line, after the stations at Ambergate and Wingfield, and just before the Clay Cross Tunnel.

Located at 53.148, -1.423 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Derbyshire, Disused railway stations in Derbyshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1841, Railway stations closed in 1961

Clay Cross Tunnel

Clay Cross Tunnel is a 1,784-yard (1,631 m) tunnel on the former North Midland Railway line near Clay Cross in Derbyshire, England now part of the Midland Main Line. It begins at the former Derbyshire summit of the line, also the highest point of the whole line, just after the old Stretton railway station. Situated at the watershed of the rivers Amber and Rother it was completed by George Stephenson in 1839.

Located at 53.1636, -1.41514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Grade II listed buildings in Derbyshire, Railway tunnels in England, Rail transport in Derbyshire, Tunnels in Derbyshire, History of Derbyshire, Tunnels completed in 1839, Midland Railway

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 3 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 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures demolished in 1968, Grade II listed buildings in Derbyshire, 1720s architecture, Country houses in Derbyshire

Ogston Hall

Ogston Hall is a privately owned 18th century country house situated at Brackenfield, near Alfreton, Derbyshire. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Revell family of South Normanton held Ogston in the 14th century by marriage to the Deincourt heiress. The house has its origins about 1500 but was much altered in the 17th century by the Revells. A two storey north west wing with attics and basement was added in 1659 and a connected stable block was added in 1695.

Located at 53.1335, -1.4364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire, Country houses in Derbyshire, History of 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 0 miles away.
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