Edlington, Sprotbrough and Warmsworth Neighbourhood

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Edlington

Old Edlington Church

Edlington lies immediately southwest of the river Don and the village itself stands approximately one mile from the A1 motorway and only 4 miles from Doncaster town centre.

Edlington formed part of the South Yorkshire Coalfield; the closure of Yorkshire Main, the local colliery in 1985 removed the areas major source of employment and income.

The area is now dependant on two local employers, Polypipe and Hepworths. Old Edlington lies to the south of Edlington on the B6376. It is a small settlement made up of a few houses with no services.

Warmsworth

Warmsworth adjoins Edlington and is generally a more affluent community. Warmsworth is a picturesque village with its construction from the local limestone quarries. The village is well served by road networks with easy access to the A1 and the M18 motorways, however, the development of the A1 has resulted in the village becoming fragmented and divided by major roads.

Sprotbrough

Sprotbrough is situated on the A630 and lies 3 miles to the North West of Doncaster town centre. The village is fringed with open countryside, and is well served by road networks, with easy access to the A1. The settlement is split in two by the motorway bridge that cuts through Sprotbrough, with the distinct old village at one side and the new developments stretching towards Doncaster.

Scawsby

Scawsby is a residential suburb between Scawthorpe and Cusworth. Its location is defined by Barnsley Road to the North and Cusworth Lane to the South, and is just over one mile from the town centre of Doncaster.

Cusworth

Cusworth is a small village located between Sprotbrough and Scawsby. The village is mainly residential with a few services, but its character is defined by Cusworth Hall, which has recently been refurbished.

Cadeby

Cadeby is a small rural village with limited access, it is surrounded by open space, but this has been overshadowed from the limestone quarry located close to the village.
Last Updated - Wednesday, 05 November 2008
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