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Hood Green

Settlement in Yorkshire

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Hood Green

Little Amal at Wentworth Castle Little Amal, a 3.5 m tall, puppet at Wentworth Castle as part of the cross-Europe tour.
Little Amal at Wentworth Castle Credit: Dave Pickersgill

Hood Green is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north-west of the town of Barnsley, Hood Green is a quaint and peaceful community surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses and narrow winding streets, giving it a charming and picturesque feel. Hood Green is home to a small population of around 500 residents, who enjoy a close-knit and friendly community atmosphere.

Amenities in Hood Green include a local pub, a primary school, and a village hall which hosts various community events and activities throughout the year. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreational activities such as walking, cycling, and hiking.

Overall, Hood Green is a tranquil and idyllic village that provides a peaceful and rural lifestyle for its residents. Its close proximity to the town of Barnsley also offers easy access to a wider range of amenities and services.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.523191/-1.531618 or Grid Reference SE3103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little Amal at Wentworth Castle Little Amal, a 3.5 m tall, puppet at Wentworth Castle as part of the cross-Europe tour.
Little Amal at Wentworth Castle
Little Amal, a 3.5 m tall, puppet at Wentworth Castle as part of the cross-Europe tour.
Little Amal at Wentworth Castle Wentworth Castle is a grade I listed country house at Stainborough, South Yorkshire. Building commenced in 1711, to a design by Johann von Bodt, on the site of the earlier Cutler House. The south front was completed in 1764; by this time William Wentworth was in charge of the design, assisted by John Platt and Charles Ross. The house is set in an extensive landscaped estate (grade I listed) which includes a large folly, Stainborough Castle (built 1726-30). A grade II* listed Victorian conservatory is built on the northern side of the house. Wentworth Castle is now owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Council and houses the Northern College for Residential and Community Education.
Little Amal at Wentworth Castle
Wentworth Castle is a grade I listed country house at Stainborough, South Yorkshire. Building commenced in 1711, to a design by Johann von Bodt, on the site of the earlier Cutler House. The south front was completed in 1764; by this time William Wentworth was in charge of the design, assisted by John Platt and Charles Ross. The house is set in an extensive landscaped estate (grade I listed) which includes a large folly, Stainborough Castle (built 1726-30). A grade II* listed Victorian conservatory is built on the northern side of the house. Wentworth Castle is now owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Council and houses the Northern College for Residential and Community Education.
Wentworth Castle seen from Stainborough Country Park Wentworth Castle is a grade I listed country house at Stainborough, South Yorkshire. Building commenced in 1711, to a design by Johann von Bodt, on the site of the earlier Cutler House. The south front was completed in 1764; by this time William Wentworth was in charge of the design, assisted by John Platt and Charles Ross. The house is set in an extensive landscaped estate (grade I listed) which includes a large folly, Stainborough Castle (built 1726-30). A grade II* listed Victorian conservatory is built on the northern side of the house. Wentworth Castle is now owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Council and houses the Northern College for Residential and Community Education.
Wentworth Castle seen from Stainborough Country Park
Wentworth Castle is a grade I listed country house at Stainborough, South Yorkshire. Building commenced in 1711, to a design by Johann von Bodt, on the site of the earlier Cutler House. The south front was completed in 1764; by this time William Wentworth was in charge of the design, assisted by John Platt and Charles Ross. The house is set in an extensive landscaped estate (grade I listed) which includes a large folly, Stainborough Castle (built 1726-30). A grade II* listed Victorian conservatory is built on the northern side of the house. Wentworth Castle is now owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Council and houses the Northern College for Residential and Community Education.
The Rotunda, Stainborough Country Park
The Rotunda, Stainborough Country Park
Wentworth Castle The east frontage of the hall used by Northern College
Wentworth Castle
The east frontage of the hall used by Northern College
Archer's Hill Gate The gates on the Wentworth Castle estate at The Wilderness. The gateway had been recently restored by the Wentworth Castle Heritage Trust
Archer's Hill Gate
The gates on the Wentworth Castle estate at The Wilderness. The gateway had been recently restored by the Wentworth Castle Heritage Trust
Stainborough Castle Folly View from the main approach through The Wilderness on the Wentworth Castle estate
Stainborough Castle Folly
View from the main approach through The Wilderness on the Wentworth Castle estate
Victorian Conservatory The conservatory supported by scaffolding on the west side of Wentworth Castle. Subsequently funding was secured for a restoration
Victorian Conservatory
The conservatory supported by scaffolding on the west side of Wentworth Castle. Subsequently funding was secured for a restoration
Church of St James The north side of the church on the Wentworth Castle estate
Church of St James
The north side of the church on the Wentworth Castle estate
Stainborough Park Gateway The former main entrance from the north to the Wentworth Castle estate. Also in view is the former Menagerie House
Stainborough Park Gateway
The former main entrance from the north to the Wentworth Castle estate. Also in view is the former Menagerie House
Rotunda Temple The folly in Stainborough Park and the sight line to Wentworth Castle
Rotunda Temple
The folly in Stainborough Park and the sight line to Wentworth Castle
Duke of Argyle's Monument On the Wentworth Castle Estate, south of the house
Duke of Argyle's Monument
On the Wentworth Castle Estate, south of the house
Open Pillared Barn On the Wentworth Castle Estate, was it ever used or just another of the follies?
Open Pillared Barn
On the Wentworth Castle Estate, was it ever used or just another of the follies?
Steeple Lodge The former lodge for the service entrance to Wentworth Castle on Lowe Lane. Built with typical Wentworth style as a folly
Steeple Lodge
The former lodge for the service entrance to Wentworth Castle on Lowe Lane. Built with typical Wentworth style as a folly
Ben Bank Farm Between Dodworth Green and Silkstone Common
Ben Bank Farm
Between Dodworth Green and Silkstone Common
Farmhouse, Ben Bank Farm
Farmhouse, Ben Bank Farm
Heapstead, New Sovereign Colliery site It is over a hundred years since coal was brought to the surface at New Sovereign Colliery. Even so, evidence of its existence remains - including this heapstead - a building connected with mine workings that sits at the surface.
Heapstead, New Sovereign Colliery site
It is over a hundred years since coal was brought to the surface at New Sovereign Colliery. Even so, evidence of its existence remains - including this heapstead - a building connected with mine workings that sits at the surface.
Settling pond connected with historic mine workings South of the Trans Pennine Trail near Dodworth Green
Settling pond connected with historic mine workings
South of the Trans Pennine Trail near Dodworth Green
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Hood Green is located at Grid Ref: SE3103 (Lat: 53.523191, Lng: -1.531618)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Barnsley

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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Hood Green
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