Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Doncaster

England

Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall

On Bramwith Lane, west of South Bramwith Credit: Neil Theasby

Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately six miles northeast of Doncaster town center.

The civil parish consists of two villages: Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall. Barnby Dun is the larger of the two and has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book. It is known for its picturesque setting along the River Don and its beautiful church, St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also features a number of historic buildings and structures, including a windmill and a watermill.

Kirk Sandall, on the other hand, is a smaller village situated to the northwest of Barnby Dun. It is primarily residential and has a close-knit community. The village is known for its scenic countryside, with fields and farmlands surrounding it. There is a local school, Kirk Sandall Infant School, which serves the village and its surrounding areas.

Both Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall offer a range of amenities and services for residents and visitors. These include shops, pubs, restaurants, and recreational facilities. The area is well-connected by road and rail, with easy access to Doncaster and other nearby towns.

Overall, Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall is a charming civil parish in Yorkshire, offering a blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

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Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.576124/-1.067723 or Grid Reference SE6109. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On Bramwith Lane, west of South Bramwith

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On Bramwith Lane near Tranmoor

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Stubble

I was walking into the sun. The church at Barnby Dun was but a silhouette then I turned to see the brightly illuminated stubble - like a vast army waiting in lines.

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Start of the track to Lock House Farm

You can see the farm through the trees.

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The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Barnby Dun

Although the main structure of the church was built in the 13th century, the first mention of a church on this site was in the Domesday Book of 1086. The tower was added around 1450, and the chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. The font is from the 15th century and there are memorials from the 17th and 18th centuries.. - from "See Round Britain" website.

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In Old Mill Field

Looking north to Hatfield Lane. The crop bottom left is carrots.

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Common Lane leading to Botany Bay

Botany Bay is a remote farm with fishing ponds. There was something of a fashion in the nineteenth century for naming remote farms after faraway "exotic" places.

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Convenience store on Church Road, Barnby Dun

This is at the junction with Marlowe Road where there are other smaller businesses.

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Corner bungalow on Hatfield Lane, Barnby Dun

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On Hatfield Lane at Warren Hill

Not much sign of a hill round here - more a light undulation.

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Barnby Dun silhouetted

Heading into bright winter sunshine, The Church of St Peter and St Paul appeared like a black cutout shape. Before it, several parked cars are reflecting the sunshine.

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