Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thurnscoe
Thurnscoe — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurnscoe · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Thurnscoe is located in Yorkshire, with the nearest railway station being Thurnscoe, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Thurnscoe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 8,687 people. Address: S63. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.5460°, -1.3163°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thurnscoe is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. The village falls within the Dearne North ward of the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and along with Goldthorpe and Bolton upon Dearne is part of the Dearne Towns. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) from Barnsley and 8.5 miles (14 km) from Doncaster. It is served by Thurnscoe railway station with bus links provided by Stagecoach. In 2011, it had a population of 8,687.
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Background
History
Set in the heart of the Dearne Valley, historically, Thurnscoe was a farming village and in Roman times it was situated on the Roman road Ryknild Street, which ran down a track, (known locally as "the cow track" as it was the route for the dairy herds until the farm closed in recent years), to the east of what is now Rectory Lane. It continues up Southfield Lane by the side of the cemetery and over fields to the south of the village, and up Clayton Lane to the north. Thurnscoe was known in early times as Turnesc, this becoming Terunsc by the time of its mention in the Domesday Book, with the name Thurnscoe is derived from Old Norse for Thorn Tree Wood. Parts of the village were owned by…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5460, -1.3163
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S63
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Population
- 8,687
- Nearest railway station
- Thurnscoe — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1618033 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thurnscoe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: More houses to sort out - geograph.org.uk - 627882.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hickleton Cross
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Thurnscoe is a town located in Yorkshire with a population of 8,687. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 8,687
- Constituency
- Barnsley South
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Things to see in Thurnscoe
5 attractions within 12 km.
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St John and St Mary Magdalene Church, Goldthorpe
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Thurnscoe War Memorial
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St John and St Mary Magdalene Church, Goldthorpe
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Goldthorpe
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Great Houghton
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St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Houghton
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Where to eat & stay near Thurnscoe
Places to stay
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The Pony Paddock
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tilts Farm Caravan Site
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greensprings Touring Park
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Staindrop Lodge Hotel
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Nostell Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)
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Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square
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The Strafford Arms
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Pontefract Barracks
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurnscoe?
- Thurnscoe is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S63), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Thurnscoe?
- Thurnscoe — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thurnscoe?
- The nearest railway station is Thurnscoe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S63.
- Is Thurnscoe a protected site?
- Yes — Thurnscoe is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thurnscoe free to visit?
- Yes, Thurnscoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurnscoe?
- The nearest railway station is Thurnscoe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S63.