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Finningley

Civil Parish in Nottinghamshire Doncaster

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Finningley

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: aerial 2022
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: aerial 2022 Credit: Simon Tomson

Finningley is a civil parish located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately six miles south of Doncaster and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is primarily residential and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

The history of Finningley dates back to the medieval period, with evidence of settlement in the area as early as the 12th century. The village grew around the All Saints' Church, which was built in the 13th century and still stands as a prominent landmark today. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular attraction for visitors.

Despite its small size, Finningley offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the nearby A1 motorway and Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Finningley is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The village is also close to several nature reserves and country parks, providing ample opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts.

Overall, Finningley offers a charming and tranquil environment for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Its rich history, range of amenities, and beautiful surroundings make it an attractive place to live or visit in Nottinghamshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.488584/-0.974705 or Grid Reference SK6899. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: aerial 2022
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: aerial 2022
Old Boundary Marker on the A614 Doncaster Road, Finningley County Boundary Marker against a brick garden wall on the northwest side of the junction of the A614 Doncaster Road and Honeysuckle Court. Words are WEST RIDING C C on the left face, NOTTS C C on the right face, both vertically and COUNTY on its top. On the boundary of Blaxton and Finningley parishes, Finningley was in Nottinghamshire until 1974 and thereafter both were in South Yorkshire and Doncaster. Milestone Society National ID: YW_BLAFIN01cb
Old Boundary Marker on the A614 Doncaster Road, Finningley
County Boundary Marker against a brick garden wall on the northwest side of the junction of the A614 Doncaster Road and Honeysuckle Court. Words are WEST RIDING C C on the left face, NOTTS C C on the right face, both vertically and COUNTY on its top. On the boundary of Blaxton and Finningley parishes, Finningley was in Nottinghamshire until 1974 and thereafter both were in South Yorkshire and Doncaster. Milestone Society National ID: YW_BLAFIN01cb
Holy Trinity church, Finningley Norman tower and nave with a weatherworn south door, chancel c1300 with some late Early English / early Decorated tracery in the east window.
Holy Trinity church, Finningley
Norman tower and nave with a weatherworn south door, chancel c1300 with some late Early English / early Decorated tracery in the east window.
Holy Trinity church, Finningley
Holy Trinity church, Finningley
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.
Finningley Crossing Just to the left of the signal box is the site of the former railway station.
Finningley Crossing
Just to the left of the signal box is the site of the former railway station.
Shared Quarry The sign boards suggest this quarry near Finningley is shared by Lafarge and Tarmac.
Shared Quarry
The sign boards suggest this quarry near Finningley is shared by Lafarge and Tarmac.
Drain to the Boundary The sign in front of the house is for the county of Nottinghamshire despite this point being further north than Rotherham.
Drain to the Boundary
The sign in front of the house is for the county of Nottinghamshire despite this point being further north than Rotherham.
Corner Track In the NE corner of this square this farm track runs by the side of woodland. The only other feature in this square being a railway line between Doncaster and Gainsborough.
Corner Track
In the NE corner of this square this farm track runs by the side of woodland. The only other feature in this square being a railway line between Doncaster and Gainsborough.
Radar tower At Robin Hood Airport. This was formerly RAF Finningley but is now the commercial airport for South Yorkshire.
Radar tower
At Robin Hood Airport. This was formerly RAF Finningley but is now the commercial airport for South Yorkshire.
Back entrance to Robin Hood Airport The board indicates that this is the entrance for Engineering, Fire and Rescue, and Air Traffic Control
Back entrance to Robin Hood Airport
The board indicates that this is the entrance for Engineering, Fire and Rescue, and Air Traffic Control
Bus Depot This was formerly operated by the family firm Leon's of Finningley. They ran a local service into Doncaster and profited from the service personnel at the airfield who would travel into Doncaster when they got short leave and generally had no private transport.
Bus Depot
This was formerly operated by the family firm Leon's of Finningley. They ran a local service into Doncaster and profited from the service personnel at the airfield who would travel into Doncaster when they got short leave and generally had no private transport.
Finningley Sewage Works This is a much larger installation than would normally be necessary for a village the size of Finningley because it also has to deal the neighbouring former RAF base.
Finningley Sewage Works
This is a much larger installation than would normally be necessary for a village the size of Finningley because it also has to deal the neighbouring former RAF base.
Bridleway near Springs Farm The wide variety of plants were attracting a similarly good variety of butterflies.
Bridleway near Springs Farm
The wide variety of plants were attracting a similarly good variety of butterflies.
Finningley Quarry This is a sand extraction quarry operated by Lafarge
Finningley Quarry
This is a sand extraction quarry operated by Lafarge
Fiftyeights Road There is a fascination with the names of these country tracks; this one in particular defies a logical answer.
Fiftyeights Road
There is a fascination with the names of these country tracks; this one in particular defies a logical answer.
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Finningley is located at Grid Ref: SK6899 (Lat: 53.488584, Lng: -0.974705)

Administrative County: South Yorkshire

District: Doncaster

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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