Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Armthorpe
In or near Cantley.
Armthorpe is a large suburban village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it had a population of 12,630, increasing t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kirk Sandall · 3.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Armthorpe is a large suburban village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it had a population of 12,630, increasing to 14,457 at the 2011 Census.
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Armthorpe is a large suburban village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it had a population of 12,630, increasing to 14,457 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The remains of a Roman village and farm were found on Nutwell Lane and through the centuries Armthorpe was known for its rich farming activities. To some extent the rich crop farming heritage continues today and the area between Armthorpe and the M18 motorway is still dedicated to farming. Armthorpe (Ernulfestorp) was recorded in the Domesday Book as being the property of the monks of Roche Abbey near Maltby, who had a grange there at which an official resided who managed this part of the estates of the establishment and who was sometimes a brother of the house: they had also an officer called their forester. The parish comprised 3810 acre and included the farm of Holm-Wood. The village at…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5352, -1.0522
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Armthorpe
- Postcode
- DN3 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster Central
- Nearest railway station
- Kirk Sandall — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.armthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Armthorpe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Armthorpe?
- Armthorpe is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN3 3AF), in the parish of Armthorpe.
- What is Armthorpe?
- Armthorpe is a large suburban village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it had a population of 12,630, increasing t
- How do I get to Armthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirk Sandall, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN3 3AF.
- How do I get to Armthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirk Sandall, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN3 3AF.