Towns & cities · East Midlands
Woodsetts
Woodsetts — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shireoaks · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Woodsetts, the nearest railway station is Shireoaks, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Woodsetts is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,697 people. Address: S81. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3500°, -1.1667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Woodsetts is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England, on the border with Nottinghamshire. It lies between the towns of Dinnington and Worksop at an elevation of around 60 metres above sea level, and has a population of 1,746 at the 2011 Census. The village originated as a medieval farming hamlet, the name Woodsetts was first recorded in 1220, but there is evidence of human settlement in the area from 80BC. The village grew rapidly in the late 19th century when a colliery was sunk at Dinnington. Woodsetts now serves as a commuter base for travellers between nearby towns.
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Background
History
Woodsetts originated as a medieval hamlet, one of a cluster of hamlets in the area. The name 'Woodsetts' comes from the Middle English word 'Wodesete, meaning an enclosure or fold in the woods. although the first written record of Woodsetts was not until the 13th century, when a quitclaim (dated 1220) was produced that mentions a bovate of land 'in the territory of Lyndrick, in Wudsetes'; other nearby geographical references confirm that this refers to Woodsetts, the paper is now held at the Derbyshire Record Office (Hatfield de Rodes papers). The placement of the medieval village was likely due to the source of water in the streams to the North of the village, arable farming land, and the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3500, -1.1667
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Woodsetts
- Postcode
- S81
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Population
- 1,697
- Nearest railway station
- Shireoaks — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1617091 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woodsetts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Woodsetts Village.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Firbeck Colliery Spoil Heap
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
St Peter's Church, Letwell
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Shireoaks War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Carlton Mill Bridge And Overshoot
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
The Bridge View And Attached Outbuilding
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Carlton in Lindrick
Historic churches · 3.2 km
Woodsetts is a village located in the East Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,697. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,697
- Constituency
- Rother Valley
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Things to see in Woodsetts
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St. Anne's Church, Worksop
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St. John's Church, Worksop
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Woodlands View Point
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Worksop Priory
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Mr Straw's House
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Worksop Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Carlton Mill Bridge And Overshoot
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The Bridge View And Attached Outbuilding
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Chesterfield Canal Bridge 37 And Turnerwood Lock With Associated Overflow Structure At Cinder Hill
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Chesterfield Canal Bridge 35 And Top Treble Lock (To West Of Low Spring Wood)
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Carlton In Lindrick War Memorial
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Shireoaks War Memorial
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Oldcotes War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Langold War Memorial
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Worksop War Memorial
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsetts?
- Woodsetts is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S81), in the parish of Woodsetts.
- What is Woodsetts?
- Woodsetts — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Woodsetts?
- The nearest railway station is Shireoaks, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S81.
- Is Woodsetts free to visit?
- Yes, Woodsetts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodsetts?
- The nearest railway station is Shireoaks, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S81.