Swinton

Settlement in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Swinton

Swinton is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately five miles northeast of Rotherham town center, Swinton is part of the wider region known as the Dearne Valley. The town lies on the A6023 road, which connects it to nearby towns and provides easy access to major cities like Sheffield and Doncaster.

Historically, Swinton was primarily an industrial town, with coal mining being the dominant industry during the 19th and 20th centuries. However, like many former mining towns, Swinton has seen a shift in its economic landscape over the years. The decline of the coal industry led to the closure of local mines, resulting in a diversification of employment opportunities.

Today, Swinton is a residential area with a mix of housing types, ranging from traditional terraced houses to modern developments. The town center features a variety of local shops, supermarkets, and amenities, catering to the needs of its residents. Additionally, there are several primary schools and a secondary school serving the local community.

For leisure and recreation, Swinton offers various options. The Swinton Lock Activity Centre, located on the nearby canal, provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and watersports. Additionally, the town has several parks and green spaces, including Kilnhurst Ings, which is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Swinton is a quiet and well-connected town that has retained its community spirit despite the changes in its industrial landscape. With its convenient location and range of amenities, it continues to be an attractive place to live for both families and commuters.

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Swinton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.213067/-1.6726692 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.

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Farm at Roomer

On the road between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

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Roomer

A farm stands between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

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Lambs off Roomer Lane

A ewe and three lambs between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

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Roomer Lane

Looking along Roomer Lane, between Grewelthorpe and Swinton.

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Swinton Park

Now converted to a hotel.

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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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