Castles · East Midlands
Kimberworth
In or near Scholes.
Kimberworth is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, about 2 miles (3.5 km) north-west of Rotherham town centre and 5 miles (7.6 km)
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Meadowhall Interchange · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kimberworth is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, about 2 miles (3.5 km) north-west of Rotherham town centre and 5 miles (7.6 km) north-east of Sheffield. Until 1974 it was in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kimberworth is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, about 2 miles (3.5 km) north-west of Rotherham town centre and 5 miles (7.6 km) north-east of Sheffield. Until 1974 it was in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
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Background
History
The name Kimberworth possibly derives from the Old English Cyneburgworð meaning 'Cyneburg's enclosure'. Kimberworth is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book, where it is noted as "Chiberworde". Kimberworth castle, now demolished, was located near The Drawbridge pub. The monks at nearby Kirkstead Abbey were smelting iron from around 1160, the rest of the history of this area is heavily influenced by industrial developments, especially in iron, steel and coal. There is evidence of human activity in this area going back 5000 years. The area was settled by Brigantes, before the arrival of the Romans. The Roman expansion north was halted by the Brigantes forts at Kimberworth and Wincobank. The…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4228, -1.4043
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Rotherham, unparished area
- Postcode
- S61 2DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rotherham
- Nearest railway station
- Meadowhall Interchange — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kimberworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kimberworth?
- Kimberworth is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S61 2DX), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.
- What is Kimberworth?
- Kimberworth is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, about 2 miles (3.5 km) north-west of Rotherham town centre and 5 miles (7.6 km)
- How do I get to Kimberworth?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S61 2DX.
- Does Kimberworth charge admission?
- Kimberworth typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kimberworth?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S61 2DX.