Alton, Derbyshire

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Alton
Derbyshire
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Alton village
Location
Grid reference: SK361642
Location: 53°10’26"N, 1°27’36"W
Data
Post town: Chesterfield
Postcode: S42
Local Government
Council: North East Derbyshire

Alton is a very small village in Derbyshire, around two miles from Clay Cross although not part of the town.

The village does not have a church, a school or a public house; the nearest public house is in Ashover. Being a rural community, Alton is surrounded by several farms.

Alton also has easy access to local landmark Ashover Rock, or the Fabrick as it is locally known.

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