Aston cum Aughton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Aston cum Aughton

View from Conduit Trig Point Credit: thejackrustles

Aston cum Aughton is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of Sheffield, on the eastern bank of the River Rother. The parish is made up of two small villages, Aston and Aughton, which are separated by the Rother.

Aston cum Aughton has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. The area was settled by the Romans, who established a fort nearby. In the Middle Ages, the parish was predominantly agricultural, with farming being the main occupation of the residents.

Today, Aston cum Aughton is a quiet and picturesque area, known for its scenic beauty and rural atmosphere. The parish is surrounded by rolling countryside, with fields and woodlands stretching as far as the eye can see. The River Rother offers opportunities for fishing and boating activities.

The villages of Aston and Aughton have a combined population of around 1,500 people. They both have a range of amenities, including local shops, pubs, and schools. The parish also has a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

Overall, Aston cum Aughton is a charming and idyllic parish, offering a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents. It is a popular destination for those seeking a rural retreat, while still being within easy reach of the nearby city of Sheffield.

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Aston cum Aughton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.362262/-1.307228 or Grid Reference SK4685. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Conduit Trig Point

thejackrustles

Conduit Trig Point Flush Bracket S1845

thejackrustles

All Saints' Church, Aston

thejackrustles

Fishing in Fiddle Neck Pond

Graham Hogg

Tree trunk fish sculpture at Aston Park Fisheries' Hepworth Pond

Graham Hogg

Aston Park Fisheries

Looking over two of the seven fishing lakes from the footbridge over the A57

Graham Hogg

Meat or fish for tea today?

Butcher's and fish 'n chips shops in Swallownest

Graham Hogg

Autumn colour at Waleswood Industrial Estate

Graham Hogg

M1 nearing Junction 31

Colin Pyle

Old milestone

On Aughton High Street, now just to the right of a large grey utilities cabinet, this milestone can be difficult to spot behind parked cars. It has rusted badly and may disappear into the bush growing out of the pavement. There is slight damage to the bottom right hand corner below the hole for a fixing bolt. There was a Rotherham to Pleasley turnpike from 1764 to 1874. But in 1893/94 the young West Riding CC had 615 of this type of milestone set up on many routes they wished to promote for trade not only on old turnpike routes.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

Worksop Road in Aston was the original main route to and from Sheffield. This milestone opposite Lodge Lane is one of four stones remaining from the era of the 16 mile long Worksop to Attercliffe (Sheffield) tollroad, 1764-1881. The plate has disappeared since 1992 when it was first photographed but a feature is made of the stone now with the pebble surround. It is Grade II listed, 1151883. Link SK4785 : Old milestone off B6067, old Worksop Road, M1 junction 31 for Sheffield 9 which does have its plate.

Chris Minto

Gulliver's Valley, Rotherham

Mike Pennington

Overflow car park at Gulliver's Valley, Rotherham

Mike Pennington

Railway crossing, Woodhouse Mill

Despite the ubiquitous 'orrible British Railway galvanised fence, this is a nice spot as the GC atop Beighton Viaduct crosses the MR. The GC (top) heads west-east towards Sheffield (left) and Kiveton (right). The MR comes down from Rotherham and heads down towards Chesterfield (behind me). The GC is interesting here because it's still controlled by semaphore signals.

David Morris

Railway viaduct, Woodhouse Mill

Under the Beighton railway viaduct on a crisp November morning. I just liked the setting! There's another picture for this square that's a better geograph!

David Morris

Rother Valley Park - North end

One of the difficulties of locating the photographer position on the 1940's map is that the lake wasn't there then and the river has been moved. On a crisp November morning (actually nearer 13:30), a couple of hardy souls were taking to the water on their jet skis. Brrr! The photo, looking north, looks towards Swallownest just visible in the distance.

David Morris

Aston Hall.

Originally designed by the famous York architect, John Carr, and built in 1772 for the Lord Holderness, Secretary of State for the North. Now a luxury hotel.

Steve Partridge