Brampton Bierlow

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Brampton Bierlow

Small pond, RSPB Old Moor Near the western perimeter of this wetlands reserve in the Dearne Valley. — Small pond, RSPB Old Moor Credit: Christine Johnstone

Brampton Bierlow is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Situated within the historical county boundaries of Yorkshire, the parish covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers.

The village of Brampton Bierlow is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is located about 5 miles east of the town of Barnsley and about 10 miles north of Rotherham. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern properties.

Despite its relatively small size, Brampton Bierlow has a rich history. The origins of the village can be traced back to medieval times, and it was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The area was historically known for coal mining, and evidence of this industry can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and buildings.

Today, Brampton Bierlow is a peaceful and close-knit community, with a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a village hall, and a few local shops and pubs. The village also benefits from being surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Overall, Brampton Bierlow is a charming and historic village in the heart of Yorkshire, providing a quiet and picturesque place to live.

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Brampton Bierlow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.504889/-1.381136 or Grid Reference SE4101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Small pond, RSPB Old Moor

Near the western perimeter of this wetlands reserve in the Dearne Valley.

Christine Johnstone

Reedbeds, RSPB Old Moor

This area used to be farmland prone to flooding.

Christine Johnstone

Under the wires, RSPB Old Moor

This area used to be farmland prone to flooding.

Christine Johnstone

Open water between reedbeds, RSPB Old Moor

By accident or design?

Christine Johnstone

Reedbed hide, RSPB Old Moor

On a promontory at the edge of the reeds.

Christine Johnstone

Reedbeds from the Reedbed hide

At RSPB Old Moor, in the Dearne Valley.

Christine Johnstone

Floodbank, RSPB Old Moor

The reserve was created on farmland prone to flooding.

Christine Johnstone

Nesting wall, RSPB Old Moor

Near the south shore of the Mere.

Christine Johnstone

All change at Field Pool, RSPB Old Moor

A new path has been opened along this side of the hedge, because the parallel one on the other side of the hedge has been damaged by floods. The fence in the water is designed to stop mammals predating birds on islands.

Christine Johnstone

Field Pool, from Field Pool West hide, RSPB Old Moor

Brown with suspended sediment, after flooding.

Christine Johnstone

Installing new drains, RSPB Old Moor

On the new path by Field Pool.

Christine Johnstone

Knoll Beck

Looking upstream [locally west]. The path forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Christine Johnstone

Trans Pennine Trail, between the A6195 and the B6273

On the former route of a railway.

Christine Johnstone

Public footpath to Gypsy Marsh

Gypsy Marsh is an RSPB reserve - meadow with fen at one end, dry grassland at the other. This path is shown on the large sale OS map surveyed in 1850, running east from the canal junction at Wombwell.

Christine Johnstone