Thurcroft

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Thurcroft

Church of St Simon & St Jude Parish church built in 1937
Church of St Simon & St Jude Credit: Graham Hogg

Thurcroft is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham and lies approximately 9 miles east of the town of Rotherham. The village is nestled within the beautiful South Yorkshire countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes surrounding it.

Thurcroft has a population of around 4,000 residents and is primarily a residential area. The village has a close-knit community feel, with various amenities and services available to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a library, and a few local shops and businesses.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by a network of roads, with the A618 and A57 passing through the area. This makes it easily accessible for commuters and provides convenient access to the wider Yorkshire region.

Thurcroft is also known for its mining heritage, with several collieries once operating in the area. The village has a rich history, and remnants of its mining past can still be seen in some parts of the landscape.

Overall, Thurcroft offers a peaceful and scenic setting for its residents, with a range of amenities and good transport links. It is a place where residents can enjoy the tranquility of rural living while still being within reach of urban conveniences.

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Thurcroft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.389761/-1.25104 or Grid Reference SK4988. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Simon & St Jude Parish church built in 1937
Church of St Simon & St Jude
Parish church built in 1937
Traffic signs at a road junction The junction of Long Road and Hawk Hill Lane
Traffic signs at a road junction
The junction of Long Road and Hawk Hill Lane
Thurcroft War Memorial
Thurcroft War Memorial
Early Autumn colour in Thurcroft Cemetery
Early Autumn colour in Thurcroft Cemetery
Winding wheel The wheel is from Dinnington Colliery which closed in 1992.
Winding wheel
The wheel is from Dinnington Colliery which closed in 1992.
Brampton en le morthen village sign. On the northern edge of the village.
Brampton en le morthen village sign.
On the northern edge of the village.
Silver birch trees beside a footpath The footpath is on the line of the former railway to Thurcroft Main Colliery which closed in 1992.
Silver birch trees beside a footpath
The footpath is on the line of the former railway to Thurcroft Main Colliery which closed in 1992.
Tree tunnel on the Old Mineral Line Trail The Trail is a concessionary cycle way on the line of a former railway to Thurcroft Main Colliery
Tree tunnel on the Old Mineral Line Trail
The Trail is a concessionary cycle way on the line of a former railway to Thurcroft Main Colliery
Bridge over the Old Mineral Line Trail The Trail is on the former railway line to Thurcroft Main Colliery.
The bridge carries four public footpaths over the trail.
Bridge over the Old Mineral Line Trail
The Trail is on the former railway line to Thurcroft Main Colliery. The bridge carries four public footpaths over the trail.
Footpath, Laughton en le Morthen A pleasant path from School Road to the church.
Footpath, Laughton en le Morthen
A pleasant path from School Road to the church.
View towards Laughton Common The view direction is an approximate estimate.
View towards Laughton Common
The view direction is an approximate estimate.
View towards a business estate at Dinnington
View towards a business estate at Dinnington
Stile on the footpath to the church, Laughton en le Morthen This is on the same footpath as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4720445">SK5187 : Footpath, Laughton en le Morthen</a>.
Stile on the footpath to the church, Laughton en le Morthen
This is on the same footpath as SK5187 : Footpath, Laughton en le Morthen.
Footpath gate at Church Corner, Laughton en le Morthen This is a short distance north of the stile in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4720487">SK5188 : Stile on the footpath to the church, Laughton en le Morthen</a>.
Footpath gate at Church Corner, Laughton en le Morthen
This is a short distance north of the stile in SK5188 : Stile on the footpath to the church, Laughton en le Morthen.
Earthworks at Laughton en le Morthen Probably old quarries; I have not found a map showing anything here.
Earthworks at Laughton en le Morthen
Probably old quarries; I have not found a map showing anything here.
Carved head on All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen He heard me say 'Lafton'; apparently it should be 'Lawton'.
Carved head on All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen
He heard me say 'Lafton'; apparently it should be 'Lawton'.
South nave window, All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen The carved head on the right is this one: [<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4720497">SK5188 : Carved head on All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen</a>.
South nave window, All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen
The carved head on the right is this one: [SK5188 : Carved head on All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen.
The spire of All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen The spire is 56m tall, and was built in 1377.
The spire of All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen
The spire is 56m tall, and was built in 1377.
Show me another place!

Thurcroft is located at Grid Ref: SK4988 (Lat: 53.389761, Lng: -1.25104)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: South Yorkshire

District: Rotherham

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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