Clay Cross
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The Clock tower is used for adult education | |
Clay Cross Location within Derbyshire | |
| Population | 8,573 |
| OS grid reference | [SK392631 SK392631] |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHESTERFIELD |
| Postcode district | S45 |
| Dialling code | 01246 |
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Clay Cross is a former mining town in north east Derbyshire, England. It is six miles south of Chesterfield. It is the former Roman road Ryknield Street. Near by settlements are North Wingfield, Tupton, Pilsley, Ashover, and Tibshelf.