Towns & cities · East Midlands
Aston cum Aughton
Aston cum Aughton — civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Aston cum Aughton is located in the East Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Woodhouse, approximately 2.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aston cum Aughton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 13,961 people. Named after Aughton. Wikidata describes it as: "civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3600°, -1.3200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aston cum Aughton is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England, with a population of 13,961 according to the 2001 census. It consists of the villages of Aston and Aughton, along with Swallownest. To the west the parish borders the unparished area of Sheffield. Buildings of interest include the Aston Manor house, the original West family house in Aughton, the historically significant Aston Reading Room, several early farm cottages boasting magnificent period features and a beautiful 12th-century church.
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Background
History
The villages of Aston and Aughton were recorded in the Domesday Book as "Estone" and "Hactone", and were at that time already well established, with a total combined value of £1 sterling. Swallownest is a much later settlement existing as a separate entity since the 1740s. Nathaniel Swallow, a farmer after whom the village is presumably named, was an early resident. Swallow's house, still intact - although in desperate need of repair, was left standing until 2006, when the land was bought by developers and transformed into a small housing estate - much to the displeasure of some locals. The approximate population of Aston cum Aughton (which includes Swallownest) currently stands at around…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3600, -1.3200
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Aston cum Aughton
- Postcode
- S26 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Population
- 13,961
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q740455 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aston cum Aughton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swallownest
Villages · 0.6 km
Woodhouse Mill
Villages · 1.3 km
Grand Prix Racers
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Rocky Ridge Railway
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Wriggler
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Gulliver's Valley Resort
Theme parks · 1.6 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Beighton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.2 km
Ulley Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
Woodhouse Mill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
In The Trees
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
Aston cum Aughton is a town in the East Midlands with a population of 13,961. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 13,961
- Constituency
- Rother Valley
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aston cum Aughton
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📷 3Cemeteries · East Midlands
Beighton Cemetery
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton — Grade I listed church in Aston cum Aughton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton
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📷 3Stately homes · East Midlands
Hackenthorpe Hall
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Shire Brook Valley
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Ulley Reservoir
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Grand Prix Racers
Grand Prix Racers — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Rocky Ridge Railway
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wriggler
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Seldom Seen Engine House
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📷 3Theme parks · East Midlands
Gulliver's Valley Resort
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Mosborough War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Halfway War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Hackenthorpe War Memorial
Hackenthorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monument Of The South East Corner Of The South Aisle Of Eckington Parish Church
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Mosborough Through The Ages
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📷 4Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Janus
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Pigeon Loft
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The Leigh Spindle
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Time Works 1
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Drakes Descent
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Nearby
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Grand Prix Racers
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton — Grade I listed church in Aston cum Aughton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Rocky Ridge Railway
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wriggler
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Where to eat & stay near Aston cum Aughton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Birley Caravan Storage
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Hellaby Hall Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Best Western Sheffield City
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Hampton by Hilton
Hampton by Hilton — a hotel in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 3Restaurants · East Midlands
The Old Vicarage, Derbyshire
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ball Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bagshawe Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Queen's Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Fringe Gymnasium The Surrey Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aston cum Aughton?
- Aston cum Aughton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S26 4NZ), in the parish of Aston cum Aughton.
- What is Aston cum Aughton?
- Aston cum Aughton — civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Aston cum Aughton?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhouse, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S26 4NZ.
- Is Aston cum Aughton free to visit?
- Yes, Aston cum Aughton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aston cum Aughton?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhouse, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S26 4NZ.