Towns & cities · East Midlands
Thurcroft
Thurcroft — village 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
- Kiveton Bridge · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thurcroft is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,296 people. Address: S66. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3910°, -1.2520°.
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Thurcroft is a village and civil parish situated south-east of Rotherham in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. From 1902 to 1991, it was a mining community. It has a population of 5,296, increasing to 6,900 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The name Thurcroft has Norse (Viking) roots as 'thorr' means thunder in old Norse, so is probably at least a thousand years old. According to A. D. Mills in his Dictionary of English Place-Names, the first mention of Thurcroft is in 1319. Thurscroft: 'Enclosure of a man called Thorir. Old Scandinavian person's name + Old English word Croft. Until the 20th century, Thurcroft consisted of Thurcroft Hall, the longtime holding of the Mirfin family, and three other farms. Thurcroft Hall was held by the Mirfins (sometimes spelled Mirfield) until 1644 when Robert Mirfin, the lord of the manor, died childless. The property then was carried into the Beckwith family by his widow, who was also his…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3910, -1.2520
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Thurcroft
- Postcode
- S66
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Population
- 5,296
- Nearest railway station
- Kiveton Bridge — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1616642 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thurcroft (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church Amongst Houses - SS Simon and Jude parish church, Thurcroft - geograph.org.uk - 183805.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thurcroft Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Laughton en le Morthen Castle Hill
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Carr Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Laughton en le Morthen
Villages · 2.0 km
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Morthen Hall
Historic houses · 2.2 km
St John's Church, Throapham
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Laughton en le Morthen
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Wickersley School and Sports College
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
Lyric Theatre
Open-air theatres · 3.7 km
Hellaby Hall Hotel
Hotels · 3.9 km
Wickersley
Villages · 3.9 km
Ulley Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 4.3 km
Thurcroft is a town located in the East Midlands with a population of 5,296. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,296
- Constituency
- Rother Valley
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Things to see in Thurcroft
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Thurcroft Hall
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St John's Church, Throapham
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Where to eat & stay near Thurcroft
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurcroft?
- Thurcroft is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S66), in the parish of Thurcroft.
- What is Thurcroft?
- Thurcroft — village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Thurcroft?
- The nearest railway station is Kiveton Bridge, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S66.
- Is Thurcroft free to visit?
- Yes, Thurcroft is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurcroft?
- The nearest railway station is Kiveton Bridge, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S66.