Towns & cities · East Midlands
Aston cum Aughton
Aston cum Aughton — civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aston cum Aughton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 13,961 people. Named after Aughton. Wikidata describes it as: "civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3600°, -1.3200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aston cum Aughton is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England, with a population of 13,961 according to the 2001 census. It consists of the villages of Aston and Aughton, along with Swallownest. To the west the parish borders the unparished area of Sheffield. Buildings of interest include the Aston Manor house, the original West family house in Aughton, the historically significant Aston Reading Room, several early farm cottages boasting magnificent period features and a beautiful 12th-century church.
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Background
History
The villages of Aston and Aughton were recorded in the Domesday Book as "Estone" and "Hactone", and were at that time already well established, with a total combined value of £1 sterling. Swallownest is a much later settlement existing as a separate entity since the 1740s. Nathaniel Swallow, a farmer after whom the village is presumably named, was an early resident. Swallow's house, still intact - although in desperate need of repair, was left standing until 2006, when the land was bought by developers and transformed into a small housing estate - much to the displeasure of some locals. The approximate population of Aston cum Aughton (which includes Swallownest) currently stands at around…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3600, -1.3200
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Aston cum Aughton
- Postcode
- S26 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Population
- 13,961
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhouse — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q740455 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aston cum Aughton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aston cum Aughton?
- Aston cum Aughton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S26 4NZ), in the parish of Aston cum Aughton.
- Is Aston cum Aughton free to visit?
- Yes, Aston cum Aughton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aston cum Aughton?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhouse, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S26 4NZ.