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104:Coordinates
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580:Wirksworth
555:Shirebrook
535:Mickleover
520:Long Eaton
473:Clay Cross
463:Chellaston
337:Derbyshire
251:References
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584:See also:
550:Sandiacre
540:New Mills
530:Melbourne
495:Eckington
490:Dronfield
433:Ashbourne
400:High Peak
227:Structure
166:Completed
142:Elevation
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710:Westend
655:Etherow
650:Erewash
635:Doe Lea
630:Derwent
560:Spondon
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203:History
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598:Rivers
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443:Belper
215:Awards
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484:Derby
361:Derby
290:Times
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