Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.041, -1.373 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 42 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
Codnor sits on a wooded ridge in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, offering long views across the Erewash Valley. Its most visible landmark is the atmospheric ruin of Codnor Castle, a medieval stronghold overlooking the village, while the built environment includes terraces and Victorian housing that grew up around 19th‑century coal mining and ironworking, which shaped the local economy and community for generations.
Today Codnor is largely residential with a strong local spirit, parish amenities, clubs and community events, and good road links to neighbouring towns such as Heanor and Ripley and within commuting distance of Nottingham and Derby. Its mix of industrial heritage, quiet lanes and nearby countryside makes it a place where history, local identity and outdoor walking routes (with the Peak District on the horizon) remain part of everyday life.
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