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Cantley

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Cantley — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Cantley, towns & cities in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Doncaster · 5.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cantley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,817 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.5100°, -1.0600°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cantley is a village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. The village is adjacent to Bessacarr, separated by Bawtry Road. It has a population of 2,830, reducing slightly to 2,817 at the 2011 Census.

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Background

History

Cantley Hall was probably a home from around the 7th or 8th century, owned by a Saxon called Tochi prior to the conquest of England by the Normans in 1066, after which it probably went to the Everingham's or Everingham Ancestors. By 1209 it was known as Kanteleia, and Cauntele in 1246. By 1280 it was in the possession of Robert de Everingham. The Everingham name lives on to this day in Everingham Road, one of the main roads through Cantley. By the late 15th century the name of Cantley had been established and remained, while the residents of the estate were the Smith family.

Visiting

Most of Cantley was built after the Second World War, with many of its houses 1950s built semi-detached or small terraces. It mainly consists of housing estates, some council estates, plus a large park and areas of woodland. There are two main sets of shops - Everingham Road has a local convenience store, post office, bakers, grocers, butchers, hairdressers, DIY, and the popular "Fish Dish" fish & chip shop. St Wilfrid's shops are near the local health centre and have several convenience stores, off licences, hairdresser's and a Chinese takeaway. The Cantley Library is situated at St Wilfrid's. There is also a Co-Op on Goodison Boulevard, and two petrol stations. A secondary school, The…

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Coordinates
53.5100, -1.0600
District
Doncaster
Parish
Doncaster, unparished area
Postcode
DN3 3QF
Parliamentary constituency
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Population
2,817
Nearest railway station
Doncaster5.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cantley?
Cantley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN3 3QF), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
Is Cantley free to visit?
Yes, Cantley is free to enter.
How do I get to Cantley?
The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN3 3QF.