Blaxton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Doncaster

England

Blaxton

River Torne east of Doncaster: aerial 2022
River Torne east of Doncaster: aerial 2022 Credit: Chris

Blaxton is a small civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles northeast of Doncaster town center and covers an area of around 3 square miles. Blaxton is surrounded by the larger settlements of Finningley, Auckley, and Branton.

The parish primarily consists of agricultural land, with a few scattered residential properties. The landscape is characterized by open fields, meadows, and hedgerows, giving it a picturesque rural charm. The area is well-known for its farming activities, particularly in arable farming and livestock rearing.

Blaxton is served by several major transport routes, including the A614 road, which runs through the parish, connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is also located just a short distance away, providing convenient air travel options for residents and visitors.

While Blaxton itself does not have many amenities, the neighboring communities offer a range of facilities including shops, schools, and healthcare services. The parish is also within easy reach of Doncaster, which provides further access to a wider range of amenities and entertainment options.

Blaxton is a peaceful and idyllic rural area, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, combined with its convenient location and close proximity to larger towns, makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a more relaxed and countryside-oriented lifestyle.

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Blaxton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.509247/-0.970241 or Grid Reference SE6801. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Torne east of Doncaster: aerial 2022
River Torne east of Doncaster: aerial 2022
Nesting swan by Torne Bridge
Nesting swan by Torne Bridge
Embankment by the River Torne
Embankment by the River Torne
View from Moor Bank Fellow Geographer checks position
View from Moor Bank
Fellow Geographer checks position
Big Water Pump This big pump is part of the land drainage system in this flat low lying landscape.
Big Water Pump
This big pump is part of the land drainage system in this flat low lying landscape.
Doncaster Suburbs Remember when 'discovering the spirit' of Doncaster to be wary of wild animals!
Doncaster Suburbs
Remember when 'discovering the spirit' of Doncaster to be wary of wild animals!
Road to Ninescores This private road leads to Ninescores Farm in the next square east.
Road to Ninescores
This private road leads to Ninescores Farm in the next square east.
Bee Food This field of purple flowers (thistles perhaps?) are clearly designed to feed the resident bees.
Bee Food
This field of purple flowers (thistles perhaps?) are clearly designed to feed the resident bees.
Flooded Quarry This former sand quarry which is also former woodland is no longer either since it is now full of water.
Flooded Quarry
This former sand quarry which is also former woodland is no longer either since it is now full of water.
Footpath To Blaxton Common These trees almost form an arch over the entrance to a footpath that leads from Blaxton to Blaxton Common.
Footpath To Blaxton Common
These trees almost form an arch over the entrance to a footpath that leads from Blaxton to Blaxton Common.
River Torne The River Torne is kept in its channel by high flood banks in this land which is only 3 metres above sea level.
River Torne
The River Torne is kept in its channel by high flood banks in this land which is only 3 metres above sea level.
Track To Auckley This farm track is also a right of way across Auckley Common.
Track To Auckley
This farm track is also a right of way across Auckley Common.
Ninescores Lane
Ninescores Lane
Farmland south of Ninescores Lane
Farmland south of Ninescores Lane
Willow for power station? This looks like willow being grown for power generation. There is a new walk around this area.
Willow for power station?
This looks like willow being grown for power generation. There is a new walk around this area.
New concessionary walk. Walk around crop of Willow, presumably for power generation.
New concessionary walk.
Walk around crop of Willow, presumably for power generation.
A614 to Thorne. Fast straight road.
A614 to Thorne.
Fast straight road.
Gated track. Footpath is gained down side of gates avoiding all the rubbish!
Gated track.
Footpath is gained down side of gates avoiding all the rubbish!
Show me another place!

Blaxton is located at Grid Ref: SE6801 (Lat: 53.509247, Lng: -0.970241)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: South Yorkshire

District: Doncaster

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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