Rossington

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Doncaster

England

Rossington

Rossington is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster, in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Doncaster town center, Rossington covers an area of around 5 square miles and is home to a population of over 13,000 residents.

Historically, Rossington was a small mining village, with coal mining being the predominant industry in the area. However, with the decline of the coal industry in the 1980s, the village underwent significant changes and has since developed into a thriving residential community.

The village offers a range of amenities and services to its residents, including several local shops, a supermarket, and a post office. There are also a number of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, providing options for dining and socializing.

Education is well catered for in Rossington, with several primary schools and a secondary school within the parish. For further education, residents have easy access to colleges and universities in nearby Doncaster.

Rossington benefits from excellent transport links, with the A638 road passing through the village, connecting it to Doncaster and other nearby towns. The village is also served by regular bus services, providing convenient transport options for both residents and visitors.

In terms of recreation, Rossington offers a range of green spaces and parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The nearby Rossington Hall is a notable historic landmark and is often used as a venue for weddings and events.

Overall, Rossington is a vibrant and evolving community, offering a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational opportunities for its residents.

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Rossington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.47223/-1.064216 or Grid Reference SK6297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Rossington St Michael's C of E Primary School

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Bridleway to the north of Rossington

The delightfully named Toad Holes Lane.

Graham Hogg

Bunker on the Warren Golf Course

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Church of St Michael

Grade II* listed parish church dating from the 12th century.

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Rusty footbridge over the River Torne

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Floral tributes in St Michael's Churchyard

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Trees and shadows

At the southern edge of The Warren golf course

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Mother Drain

Viewed from a footbridge SK6299 : Mother Drain footbridge looking north east towards Rossington Bridge.

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Mother Drain footbridge

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Millennium milepost

Over 1,000 Millennium Mileposts were installed, this one between Bessacarr and Rossington.

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Common Lane near Rossington

A public footpath. A field of maize on the left.

Jonathan Thacker

Closed level crossing

Closed for safety reasons. A sign unhelpfully advises of an alternative route but gives no indication as to where it is.

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Track though maize by the railway

This seems to have been recently hacked through.

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Track alongside the railway

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A4 Pacific Mallard bench

With a representation of the locomotive and train hiding below. The path beside the bench is now diverted to run alongside the Great Yorkshire Way. Now showing its age, but still firmly in place 16 years after being recorded by Alan Murray-Rust; Link

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