Clay Cross Derbyshire Map

About Clay Cross

Clay Cross rose from the Derbyshire landscape, its fortunes long tied to the earth's dark veins and the industry that burrowed deep within. The town lies 7.8 km south of Chesterfield (from Chesterfield: bearing 173°T, OS grid SK 391 634), and is situated north of Stretton village. Historically, the extraction of coal and iron ore shaped its very contours, leaving behind a legacy of industrial heritage that whispers through its valleys, a testament to the grit and labour of generations. The surrounding geography, a tapestry of rolling hills and ancient woodlands, offered both the raw materials for its growth and a quiet beauty that endures, a gentle counterpoint to the echoes of its industrial past. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the spirit of Clay Cross endures, a character forged in resilience and community. It is a place where the rhythm of life, though changed, still carries the resonance of its past, perhaps felt most keenly in the quiet hum of daily life that unfolds away from the grander spectacles of more famous locales. The town’s connection to the wider world, however, is marked by individuals who have carried its name beyond its borders; most notably, the esteemed actor and comedian, Arthur Askey, hailed from this corner of Derbyshire, his jovial spirit a distant echo in the present day.

About This Clay Cross Map Page

Explore Clay Cross, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.166376, -1.415849. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.