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Hatfield, South Yorkshire
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Hatfield is a town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 17,236 at the 2011 Census. The town is located on the A18 road between Doncaster and S
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield & Stainforth · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hatfield, South Yorkshire, the nearest railway station is Hatfield & Stainforth, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for the area is DN7 6QF. Accessibility is limited, and entry information is not specified.
About
Hatfield is a town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 17,236 at the 2011 Census. The town is located on the A18 road between Doncaster and Scunthorpe, and to the west of the M18 motorway. It shares a railway station with Stainforth on the line between Goole and Scunthorpe, and Doncaster. Recorded history in the parish extends as far back as 730, when Bede wrote about the Northumbrian King, Edwin, being killed in battle in the area.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hatfield is a town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 17,236 at the 2011 Census. The town is located on the A18 road between Doncaster and Scunthorpe, and to the west of the M18 motorway. It shares a railway station with Stainforth on the line between Goole and Scunthorpe, and Doncaster. Recorded history in the parish extends as far back as 730, when Bede wrote about the Northumbrian King, Edwin, being killed in battle in the area.
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Background
History
Hatfield (called Heathfield historically) is an ancient settlement and a palace of the Northumbrian Kingdom called Meicen, (or Meigen). On 12 October 633 AD, King Edwin was killed in the Battle of Hatfield Chase by Penda, King of Mercia. Penda was assisted in the battle by the Welsh under the leadership of Cadwallon ap Cadfan, Welsh (British) King of Gwynedd. Osric, a possible successor to Edwin, was also killed in the battle. Edwin's son Edfrith surrendered to Penda. It is thought that the battle gave rise to the name of Slay Pit Lane in Hatfield, where it is rumoured that the battle took place and the bodies of soldiers lay close by. Hatfield is mentioned in the Domesday Book as having a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5800, -1.0000
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Hatfield
- Postcode
- DN7 6QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield & Stainforth — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hatfield, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hatfield Manor House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre
Campsites · 0.6 km
Abbey Walk Mobile Home Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
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Green Gates Caravn Site
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Whitegates Caravan Site
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Ivy Rose Court Caravan Park
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Stainforth, South Yorkshire
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War Memorial Immediately to East of Chapel at Stainforth Cemetery
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Stainforth Bridge
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Fishlake
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hatfield, South Yorkshire?
- Hatfield, South Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN7 6QF), in the parish of Hatfield.
- What is Hatfield, South Yorkshire?
- Hatfield is a town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 17,236 at the 2011 Census. The town is located on the A18 road between Doncaster and S
- How do I get to Hatfield, South Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield & Stainforth, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN7 6QF.
- How do I get to Hatfield, South Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield & Stainforth, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN7 6QF.