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Aston, South Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Aston, South Yorkshire

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Aston, South Yorkshire history

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Aston was traditionally a farming village and some old farm buildings still line the main road. In the early 20th century the population increased because of the opening of coal mines in the area.

Etymology

Aston does not mean “eastern farm or village” but originates from Old English words tun “farm, village, and estate” with an uncertain first element. The name was recorded as Essetone in 1039, suggesting Old English ǣsc “ash tree”

Aston, South Yorkshire landmarks

Aston Hall

Aston Hall was a large country house, afterwards a hospital, and at one time known as Aughton Court. It gives its name to Aston Hall Cricket Club, which plays home games close to the Hall.

Church of All Saints

Adjacent to Aston Hall is the oldest surviving structure in the village, the Grade I listed Church of All Saints. It is built on the site of earlier church listed in the Domesday Book, and parts of it date to 12th, 14th and 15th centuries.

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Best Aston, South Yorkshire places to visit

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Aston, South Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Aston, South Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Aston, South Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

Aston Hall, Yorkshire Aston Hall is a former English country house in the village of Aston, South Yorkshire. It is now a hotel, and a Grade II* listed building.

Aston, South Yorkshire Aston is a residential village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The village falls within the Holderness ward of the borough. Aston is approximately 2 miles (3 km) from Rother Valley Country Park.

Aston cum Aughton Aston cum Aughton is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. It consists of the villages of Aston and Aughton, along with Swallownest. To the west the parish borders the unparished area of Sheffield.

Beighton Junction Beighton Junction is a set of railway junctions near Beighton on the border between Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, England. The junctions are located on the south Yorkshire border.

Kiveton Park Kiveton is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, in South Yorkshire. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, from the Norman conquest to 1868, was a hamlet of the parish of Harthill-with-Woodall.

Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club is a cricket club based in South Yorkshire. The club is based in Kivetton Park, South Yorkshire, and is a former club. It is also based in the Yorkshire county of Yorkshire.

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