Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.902, -1.648 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 23 33 |
The village and civil parish of Sutton on the Hill lies in the district of South Derbyshire in Derbyshire, England. It is a small, rural community surrounded by rolling farmland on the southern approaches to the Peak District, within easy reach of the market town of Ashbourne and larger centres such as Derby.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains traditional stone cottages, a parish church and a quiet village atmosphere; local life revolves around farming, country pursuits and occasional community events, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work. Pleasant lanes and footpaths give good walking country and the area’s historic buildings and long continuity of settlement reflect a typical slice of Derbyshire village life.