Sheldon

Sheldon is a village and civil parish in the , England, near . It is best known for being the closest village to , a lead mine with an engine house built in the Cornish style.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Magpie Mine and Fin Cop.

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is a well-preserved disused lead mine near…

Peak
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is a hill and an associated Iron Age hill fort…

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bakewell and Monyash.

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is a historic market town in , with a population of 3,400 in 2024.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the…

Village
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is a village and civil parish in , England.

Sheldon

Latitude
53.2186° or 53° 13′ 7″ north
Longitude
-1.7493° or 1° 44′ 57″ west
Elevation
1,086 feet (331 metres)
Open location code
9C5W6792+C7
Geo­Names ID
7298159
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Places to explore: Sheldon and Ashford-in-the-Water.

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