High Swinton

Settlement in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

High Swinton

Road to Roomer The road to Masham and the road to Roomer &amp; Swinton diverege here. — Road to Roomer Credit: DS Pugh

High Swinton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northeast of the town of Rotherham and 11 miles southeast of Sheffield, High Swinton is nestled in the scenic countryside of Yorkshire.

The village is known for its charming rural character and picturesque landscapes. Surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, High Swinton offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The area is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, with several walking and cycling routes that allow people to explore the stunning countryside.

Historically, High Swinton was a mining village, with coal mining being a significant industry in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, the closure of the local colliery in the 1980s led to a decline in mining activities.

Today, High Swinton is primarily a residential village with a small population. It has a close-knit community, and the village is home to a few local amenities, including a village hall and a primary school.

Despite its small size, High Swinton benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. The village enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to the nearby M1 motorway and regular bus services connecting it to Rotherham and Sheffield.

In summary, High Swinton is a charming village in Yorkshire, offering a tranquil rural lifestyle and stunning natural surroundings.

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High Swinton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.213649/-1.6750414 or Grid Reference SE2179. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Roomer

The road to Masham and the road to Roomer & Swinton diverege here.

DS Pugh

Farm at Roomer

On the road between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

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Roomer

A farm stands between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

DS Pugh

Lambs off Roomer Lane

A ewe and three lambs between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

DS Pugh

Roomer Lane

Looking along Roomer Lane, between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

DS Pugh

Swinton Park

Now converted to a hotel.

DS Pugh

Telephone box, Warthermarske

In 1935, the Post Office commissioned a new kiosk from Sir Giles Gilbert Scott to celebrate the Jubilee of King George V. The K6 Jubilee Kiosk, as it is known, was similar to the K2 box, being made of cast iron and painted red but was 25% lighter in weight. By the end of the 1930s there were 20,000 K6 telephone boxes in use all over the UK.

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Minor road, Warthermarske

The minor road through the hamlet of Warthermarske.

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Road junction near Ilton

Straight on for Ilton and left for Cindra How.

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Post, Warrener Wood

On the stone post is an Ordnance Survey bench mark.

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Bench Mark, Warrener Wood

At the base of the stone post is an Ordnance Survey bench mark. For a view of the post SE2078 : Post, Warrener Wood and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area Link

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Hen pheasant, Warrener Wood

Among the most savoury of game birds, pheasants provide sport by flying strongly and directly over guns. When otherwise disturbed, they tend to run away rather than fly. Rearing and protecting them, organising shoots has become a major rural industry. Pheasants, first recorded in England in 1059, are now widespread throughout Britain and Ireland. One theory is that they were introduced by the Romans from Asia. The common pheasant derives from the Chinese ring-necked, black-necked and Mongolian breeds, and accordingly varies in plumage. This has produced two forms - those with a white neck-ring and those without. Pheasants are ground dwelling birds, vulnerable to foxes, stoats, weasels and other predators. Due to the efforts of gamekeepers, who also supply winter feeding, pheasants survive in larger numbers than would be possible if they were left to fend for themselves. The pheasant shooting season starts on October 1st, but in practice very few pheasants are shot before the end of October and indeed the size and quality can be poor during that month. The glut of birds tends to start about two weeks into November.

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