Sheldon, Derbyshire
| Sheldon | |
|---|---|
| Population | Expression error: "167 (UK Census 2001)" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SK173687 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BAKEWELL |
| Postcode district | DE45 |
| Dialling code | 01629 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Sheldon is a village in the Derbyshire Peak District, England. It is best known for being the closest village to Magpie Mine, a lead mine with an engine house built in the Cornish style.
Sheldon is too small to have a parish council; administrative matters are dealt with by a parish meeting, an unelected groups of village residents chaired by an elected spokesperson.