Where is South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S63 7AD), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.

How do I get to South Yorkshire?

The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S63 7AD.

Does South Yorkshire charge admission?

South Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to South Yorkshire?

The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S63 7AD.

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Yorkshire

Also known as: De Swydd Efrog, Yorkshire Theas, Yorkshire Yiass

In or near Adwick upon Dearne.

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South Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

St Josephs Wath Upon Dearne. - geograph.org.uk - 562142 — Steve F — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Swinton (South Yorkshire) · 2.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

South Yorkshire is a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is a collaborative body that includes the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. It aims to foster economic growth and community development across the region by focusing on innovation, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable practices.

Place summary

South Yorkshire is home to several notable castles, reflecting the region's medieval history. Among them, the remnants of Conisbrough Castle stand out, with its impressive circular keep dating back to the 12th century. The area is rich in historical architecture and offers insights into the feudal past of Yorkshire.

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Background

History

While the county of South Yorkshire was created in 1974, the history of its constituent settlements and parts goes back centuries. Prehistoric remains include a Mesolithic "house" (a circle of stones in the shape of a hut-base) dating to around 8000 BC, found at Deepcar, in the northern part of Sheffield. Evidence of even earlier inhabitation in the wider region exists about 3 mi over the county boundary at Creswell Crags in Derbyshire, where artefacts and rock art found in caves have been dated by archaeologists to the late Upper Palaeolithic period, at least 12,800 years ago. The region was on the frontier of the Roman Empire during the Roman period. The main settlements of South…

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Coordinates: 53.5000, -1.3333
District: Rotherham
Parish: Rotherham, unparished area
Postcode: S63 7AD
Parliamentary constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Nearest railway station: Swinton (South Yorkshire) — 2.4 km
Official site: southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wath upon Dearne

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Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Wath Academy

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mine Cap

Mine Cap — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Fire Basket

Fire Basket — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Cemeteries · East Midlands

Wath Cemetery

Wath Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

Parish Map

Parish Map — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near South Yorkshire

Places to stay

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Hotels · East Midlands

Staindrop Lodge Hotel

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Free↗ staindroplodge.co.uk

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Hotels · East Midlands

Hellaby Hall Hotel

Hellaby Hall Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Free♿↗ hellabyhallhotel.co.uk

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Greensprings Touring Park

Greensprings Touring Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.

↗ ukparks.com

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Travellers Inn

Travellers Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Pony Paddock

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Tilts Farm Caravan Site

Tilts Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.