Unstone

Unstone

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 53.28
longitude= -1.44
map_type= Derbyshire
official_name= Unstone
population =
shire_district= North East Derbyshire
shire_county = Derbyshire
region= East Midlands
constituency_westminster= North East Derbyshire
post_town= DRONFIELD
postcode_district = S18
postcode_area= S
dial_code= 01246
os_grid_reference= SK3777

Unstone (pronounced with a silent "e") is a small village in the English county of Derbyshire. It is in the North East Derbyshire district of the county. Unstone is situated approximately one mile south east of Dronfield, and is also close to the town of Chesterfield. The village has a population of over 1,000 residents. Through it runs the River Drone and the Midland Main Line railway.

The village has more than doubled in size over the past century. Originally, it developed mainly as a commuter area for workers at Dronfield's numerous (now closed) coal mines. Originally on the A61 trunk road, the village is now bypassed by a dual carriageway.

See also

*List of places in Derbyshire

References


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