Maltby

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Maltby

Roche Abbey Remains The highest remains are the transepts of the abbey church
Roche Abbey Remains Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Maltby is a civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 9 miles east of the city of Rotherham, Maltby is a former mining town with a rich industrial heritage.

The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Maltby Crags and Hooton Levitt Woods providing scenic walking trails and nature reserves for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century Maltby Church of St. Bartholomew, which is renowned for its impressive stained glass windows.

Maltby has a strong sense of community, with various amenities and recreational facilities available to residents. The town has a leisure center that offers a range of sporting activities, including swimming, fitness classes, and a gym. There are also several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.

The local economy is diverse, with a mix of retail, services, and light industry. Maltby is known for its local markets, which attract visitors from neighboring towns and villages. The town also has a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing residents with a range of options for shopping and dining.

With good transport links to nearby towns and cities, such as Rotherham and Sheffield, Maltby offers a convenient location for commuters. The area is served by regular bus services, and the M18 motorway is easily accessible, providing connections to the wider region.

Overall, Maltby is a picturesque and vibrant civil parish, offering a mix of natural beauty, historical charm, and modern amenities to its residents and visitors.

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Maltby Images

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Roche Abbey Remains The highest remains are the transepts of the abbey church
Roche Abbey Remains
The highest remains are the transepts of the abbey church
Ruins of Roche Abbey The remains of the Cistercian abbey are less well known that other similar sites, but worth a visit. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).
Ruins of Roche Abbey
The remains of the Cistercian abbey are less well known that other similar sites, but worth a visit. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).
Drainage at Roche Abbey It was common for medieval monasteries to be built by a stream (in this instance the Firbeck Dike) to provide both water supply and drainage. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).
Drainage at Roche Abbey
It was common for medieval monasteries to be built by a stream (in this instance the Firbeck Dike) to provide both water supply and drainage. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).
Maltby War Memorial War Memorial at Wood Lee overlooking Maltby
Maltby War Memorial
War Memorial at Wood Lee overlooking Maltby
Railway Bridge This bridge carries the railway over Scotch Spring Lane.  The railway branches off at this point into Maltby Colliery.
Railway Bridge
This bridge carries the railway over Scotch Spring Lane. The railway branches off at this point into Maltby Colliery.
Abandoned Farm This farm looks as if it is abandoned now.  No doubt it will be converted into luxury living accommodation and its new tenants will then complain about the noise from the coal mine across the road.
Abandoned Farm
This farm looks as if it is abandoned now. No doubt it will be converted into luxury living accommodation and its new tenants will then complain about the noise from the coal mine across the road.
Mind that Fence As the sign says at Maltby sewage works, 'Health and Safety is no accident', perhaps the loose temporary fence panel could learn a lesson from this.
Mind that Fence
As the sign says at Maltby sewage works, 'Health and Safety is no accident', perhaps the loose temporary fence panel could learn a lesson from this.
Roche Abbey SSSI This valley near to Roche Abbey is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Roche Abbey SSSI
This valley near to Roche Abbey is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Maltby Cemetery Maltby Cemetery a few days before Christmas is well attended and flowers are fresh.
Maltby Cemetery
Maltby Cemetery a few days before Christmas is well attended and flowers are fresh.
Colliery Entrance An increasingly rare sight of a colliery entrance.  This one being for Maltby Colliery.
Colliery Entrance
An increasingly rare sight of a colliery entrance. This one being for Maltby Colliery.
Path to Sandbeck This footpath leads from the entrance to Malby Colliery and Sandbeck Lodge.
Path to Sandbeck
This footpath leads from the entrance to Malby Colliery and Sandbeck Lodge.
Track to Sandbeck This track leads to Sandbeck Lodge.
Track to Sandbeck
This track leads to Sandbeck Lodge.
Farm and Shed Woolthwaite Farm has a mysterious small brick built shed in the field next to it.
Farm and Shed
Woolthwaite Farm has a mysterious small brick built shed in the field next to it.
Rock outcrop overlooking Roche Abbey. The Abbey was constructed with the rock from this outcrop.
Rock outcrop overlooking Roche Abbey.
The Abbey was constructed with the rock from this outcrop.
Woolthwaite Farm. Off bridleway called Sandbeck Lane.
Woolthwaite Farm.
Off bridleway called Sandbeck Lane.
Wrought iron gate. Just inside the square, leads into North Walk on Sandbeck estate.
Wrought iron gate.
Just inside the square, leads into North Walk on Sandbeck estate.
Through the woods. Private road and bridleway.
Through the woods.
Private road and bridleway.
Sandbeck Lodge. The headgear of Maltby Colliery is in the background.
Sandbeck Lodge.
The headgear of Maltby Colliery is in the background.
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Maltby is located at Grid Ref: SK5491 (Lat: 53.415241, Lng: -1.174024)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: South Yorkshire

District: Rotherham

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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