Friden, Derbyshire

Friden, Derbyshire

Infobox UK place
country = England
static_

static_image_caption=High Peak Trail at Friden.
latitude = 53.140
longitude = -1.752
map_type = Derbyshire
official_name = Friden
population =
shire_district = Derbyshire Dales
shire_county = Derbyshire
region = East Midlands
constituency_westminster =
post_town = BUXTON
postcode_district = SK17
postcode_area = SK
dial_code =
os_grid_reference = SK166603

Friden is a village in the Peak District Derbyshire, England. It is located 11 miles south-east of Buxton. The name "Friden" is derived from the goddess Frigg, the wife of Odin.

ee also

* List of places in Derbyshire


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