Treeton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Treeton

Old milestone On the 7 miles of the A618 from Rotherham town centre to the border with Derbyshire there are 7 West Riding CC milestones dating from 1893/94. This 3 mile stone is at Guilthwaite Grange. It does not have its backing stone but seems secure against the stone wall. This route was the most southerly on which these milestones were set up by the family firm of Gill and Frank Stead. — Old milestone Credit: Chris Minto

Treeton is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Rotherham and 7 miles northeast of Sheffield. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with the River Rother flowing nearby.

Treeton has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and evidence of Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlements has been discovered in the area. The village grew and prospered during the Industrial Revolution, thanks to the establishment of coal mines and the construction of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, which runs through the parish.

Today, Treeton retains its historic charm with several well-preserved buildings, including St. Helen's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a community center, and a library. Treeton is known for its active community, with various clubs and societies offering recreational and social activities for residents.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Treeton Dyke, a local nature reserve that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. The reserve offers walking trails, bird watching opportunities, and a peaceful environment for nature lovers.

Treeton is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road and rail networks. The M1 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient links to Sheffield, Rotherham, and other major cities in the region. The village also has its own railway station, providing regular services to Sheffield and Rotherham.

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Treeton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.386804/-1.342645 or Grid Reference SK4387. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milestone

On the 7 miles of the A618 from Rotherham town centre to the border with Derbyshire there are 7 West Riding CC milestones dating from 1893/94. This 3 mile stone is at Guilthwaite Grange. It does not have its backing stone but seems secure against the stone wall. This route was the most southerly on which these milestones were set up by the family firm of Gill and Frank Stead.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

This view of the 3 mile from Rotherham milestone shows its position on the lovely stone building that belongs to Guilthwaite Grange. The milestone is Grade II listed 1193035.

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Old milestone

The 4 mile from Rotherham milestone is on the west side of the A618 road. Unfortunately it is quite damaged with the protruding section lost and toppled over. It can just be seen in this photo if you look carefully.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

The photograph SK4587 : Old Milestone by the A618, near Ulley Reservoir was taken by me in 2002 when Rotherham Council had recently painted all their milestones including this damaged one. Twenty years on, it has been pushed over, perhaps by the verge cutter and is now very rusty. Lack of roadside maintenance means it is hidden unless you know just where to search. The other 6 West Riding CC milestones on this 7 mile route to the Derbyshire border are all in reasonable condition.

Chris Minto

Ulley Country Park

Originally created in the 1870s as a reservoir to supply drinking water for Rotherham, a hundred years later in 1987 it was sold to Rotherham Council for £1 and is now a Country park and wildlife haven.

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Catcliffe Flash, Rotherham

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An open stretch of water formed as a result of subsidence and surrounded by a well-developed area of marshland and willow-carr, covering an area of 12ha. Beyond the carr grassland stretches to the river. The LNR is immediately west of Treeton Lane , Catcliffe, which has a layby.

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Catcliffe Glass Cone

A well-known landmark at Catcliffe, the Glass Cone, a 70ft brick cone, was built in 1740 by William Fenney. One of the earliest surviving examples of its type and survives partly because it stayed in use until the early 20th century. Link

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Ulley Reservoir

Ulley Country park was originally built as a reservoir in the 1870's to provide the town of Rotherham with drinking water. situated within the South Yorkshire Forest, it is a scenic haven for wildlife Weblink Link

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War Memorial, Treeton

The inscription: This Monument was erected by public subscription as an offering for victory and in loving memory of the men of Treeton who fell in the Great War, 1914 - 1918 They died that we might live And another inscription: Also in ever grateful memory of those who fell in the war 1939 - 1945 They would say Cherish Freedom Weblink Link

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