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Sutton-in-Ashfield is a market town in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of around 45,800. It is situated four miles west of Mansfield, two miles from the Derbyshire border and twelve miles north of Nottingham.GeographyFor demographic purposes Sutton-in-Ashfield is included in the Mansfield Urban Area, although it administratively forms part of the separate council district of Ashfield, which is based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. To the north is Skegby and Stanton Hill.LandmarksSutton-in-Ashfield was home to the largest sundial in Europe. It was located in the middle of Portland Square, adjacent to the Idlewells Shopping Centre and Sutton Centre Community College. The sundial was unveiled on 29 April 1995. But has recently been taken down.The former site of Silverhill Colliery, close to the scenic village of Teversal on the north-west edge of Ashfield, has been transformed from the colliery to a woodland, which features several walks for all abilities and also features the highest point in Nottinghamshire. At the highest point stands a monument to all the miners who have worked in the area's coalfields.King's Mill Hospital is situated between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mansfield, next to the A38.