Cawthorne

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Barnsley

England

Cawthorne

View to Kexbrough over South Yorkshire countryside From the lane that leads from Barnby Green to Barnby Furnace — View to Kexbrough over South Yorkshire countryside Credit: Neil Theasby

Cawthorne is a small civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles south of Barnsley town center, the village is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Yorkshire Pennines.

The village of Cawthorne has a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Roman period. The name "Cawthorne" is derived from the Old Scandinavian language, meaning "cold stream." The village is characterized by its charming stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The historic All Saints Church, which dates back to the 14th century, stands as a prominent landmark in the village.

Cawthorne is known for its thriving community spirit, with various local organizations and groups actively involved in village life. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a community shop, catering to the needs of its residents.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes available. The nearby Cannon Hall Country Park, a stately home surrounded by beautiful parkland, provides a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Cawthorne hosts several annual events, including the Cawthorne Village Gala and the Cawthorne Scarecrow Festival, which attracts visitors from far and wide. Overall, Cawthorne is a charming village that combines its rich history with a thriving community and beautiful countryside, making it a desirable place to live and visit.

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Cawthorne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.565794/-1.581653 or Grid Reference SE2707. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View to Kexbrough over South Yorkshire countryside

From the lane that leads from Barnby Green to Barnby Furnace

Neil Theasby

Cannon Hall walled garden

Cannon Hall is a country estate in South Yorkshire, managed by Barnsley District Council. The estate, including outlying farms and the Rowlands cricket ground, covers parts of Cawthorne and High Hoyland civil parishes and is a grade II listed park (list entry 1001159). The park was laid out in the 1760s by Richard Woods for John Spencer of Cawthorne, a local iron mine owner, and was taken over as a public park including the grade II* listed Hall (list entry 1151805).

Dave Pickersgill

Wisteria in Hot House

On the Cannon Hall Estate

Kevin Waterhouse

Footbridge over The Pond

In Cannon Hall Park an historic bridge

Kevin Waterhouse

Cannon Hall Country Park

With Cannon Hall south frontage and gardens on a higher level

Kevin Waterhouse

Old milestone

The road towards Shepley Lane Head and Holmfirth used to wend its way through Cawthorne village. In the 20C a by-pass was built. Some years ago this stone was found buried, perhaps from the 1940 Government instructions, but set up and in 2015 was repainted. Although set into the pavement all the legends can be read. The herb robert makes an attractive addition. It is Grade II listed 1151767.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

This stone set up on the green in Cawthorne had the mileages to Huddersfield and Barnsley defaced, possibly because of the 1940 wartime Government instructions. It was also buried but found during pipe laying works. It was painted in 2015 by a professional painter and decorator who said how difficult it was to paint the legends and hands. It makes a fine feature on the green. It may date from the 19C and is Grade II listed 1151777.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

Travelling westwards and back out of Cawthorne village is the 5 miles from Barnsley West Riding CC milestone. It is on the north side of the road at Clough Green and opposite the pipeworks. Another milestone that was professionally painted in 2015. The full height of the metal attachment with the two fastening bolts at ground level visible. About 15-20cm of stone will be under ground level. The Public Footpath sign indicates a section of the Barnsley Boundary Walk. Grade II listed 1286788.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

The route between Barnsley, Shepley Lane Head and Holmfirth was never turnpiked. So before County Councils erected milestones in the late 19C/early 20C simple stones would have been set up at junctions to guide travellers. This stone is at the junction of the A635 with North Lane which meanders towards Penistone. It is thought that it was originally inscribed with Penistone, Barnsley and Huddersfield. Although painted in 2015 it is under a large tree hence the green mould. On the day of this picture it was covered with an advertising hoarding, taken off and replaced.

Chris Minto