Sandiacre
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  Map sources for Sandiacre at grid reference SK4736
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Sandiacre is a town in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, in England. It is part of the Greater Nottingham urban area, and is just on the western side of the River Erewash from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire. Sandiacre is neighboured by Long Eaton and Risley.
The name is usually supposed to refer to a sandy acre, although another interpretation based on 'St Diacre' is sometimes advanced.
Junction 25 of the M1 motorway is in Sandiacre.
Schools in Sandiacre are Ladycross Infants School, Cloudside Junior School and Friesland School.
St. Giles Church is in Sandiacre.
Sławomir Rawicz was a resident of Sandiacre until his death in 2004.
| Unitary authorities: | Derby |
| Boroughs/Districts: | Amber Valley • Bolsover • Chesterfield • Derbyshire Dales • Erewash • High Peak • North East Derbyshire • South Derbyshire |
| Cities/Towns: | Alfreton • Ashbourne • Bakewell • Belper • Bolsover • Buxton • Chapel-en-le-Frith • Chesterfield • Clay Cross • Derby • Dronfield • Glossop • Heanor • Ilkeston • Killamarsh • Long Eaton • Matlock • New Mills • Ripley • Sandiacre • Shirebrook • Staveley • Swadlincote • Whaley Bridge • Wirksworth See also: List of civil parishes in Derbyshire |
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