Villages · East Midlands
Shirland
In or near Brackenfield.
Shirland — a village in england east midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alfreton · 3.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Shirland is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of 3,447. It offers a glimpse into rural life in this part of England. The village features typical English countryside landscapes and local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. Shirland's community atmosphere and historical context contribute to its character within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1215, -1.4046
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Shirland and Higham
- Postcode
- DE55 6NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Population
- 3,447
- Nearest railway station
- Alfreton — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637936 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hills Bridge (Spc8 63)
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Stretton
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Morton War Memorial
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Ogston Lane Bridge (Spc8 65)
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Morton
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Amber Hill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km

Broomhill Farm
Caravan parks · 2.3 km

Dale Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km

Westhouses
Villages · 2.4 km

Palmer-Morewood crypt
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km

Alfreton Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km

Brackenfield
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
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Historic bridges · East Midlands
Hills Bridge (Spc8 63)
Hills Bridge (Spc8 63) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Morton War Memorial
Morton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · East Midlands
Ogston Lane Bridge (Spc8 65)
Ogston Lane Bridge (Spc8 65) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Amber Hill Bridge
Amber Hill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shirland
Places to stay
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Broomhill Farm
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Places to eat & drink
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The Excavator Public House
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Range Of 3 Cottages Formerly The Wheatsheaf Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirland?
- Shirland is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE55 6NB), in the parish of Shirland and Higham.
- What is Shirland?
- Shirland — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Shirland?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE55 6NB.
- How do I get to Shirland?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE55 6NB.