Coordinates: 53°32′07″N 1°03′08″W / 53.535176°N 1.052235°W
| Armthorpe | |
  Armthorpe
Armthorpe shown within South Yorkshire |
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| Population | 12,630 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Armthorpe |
| Metropolitan borough | Doncaster |
| Metropolitan county | South Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DONCASTER |
| Postcode district | DN3 |
| Dialling code | 01302 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Doncaster Central |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Armthorpe is a village and civil parish which forms the eastern edge of the Doncaster urban sprawl within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It has a population of 12,630.[1]
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History
Etymology
The settlement of Armthorpe was first recorded in 1086 as 'Ernulfestorp', showing the influence of the Vikings on the region. Its probable origination means outlying farmstead or hamlet (from the Old Scandinavian - thorp) of a man named Earnwulf or Arnulfr.
Early history
The remains of a Roman Villa and Farm were found on Nutwell Lane and through the centuries Armthorpe was known for its rich farming activities. To some extent the rich crop farming heritage continues today and the area between Armthorpe and the M18 motorway is still dedicated to farming.
Armthorpe (Ernulfestorp) was recorded in the Domesday Book as being the property of the monks of Roche Abbey near Maltby, who had a grange there at which an official resided who managed this part of the estates of the establishment and who was sometimes a brother of the house: they had also an officer called their forester. The parish comprised 3810 acres and included the farms of Holm-Wood and Waterton, the latter of which was long the seat of the ancient family of its own name of whom several served the office of high sheriff and one was master of the horse to Henry V. The village at this time consisted mainly of scattered houses.
Coal mining
During the late 19th and for most of the 20th Century Armthorpe became known for its Coal mining and a deep seam Colliery was sunk. The pit was named Markham Main. The mining increased the local population dramatically and whole new housing estates were constructed to house the mining workers. These housing estates were famous for their architectural layout. From the air you can see that the houses are formed into rings or crescents, similar examples can be seen in Rossington.
After the closure of the mines in the early 1990s the area went through deep depression.
Present day
Today, on average, Armthorpe remains one of the more affluent areas of Doncaster. This information is available via the National Statistics Office data. Armthorpe Average Household Income
Like all urban populated areas, Armthorpe does contain areas which suffer from low esteem. These areas are mainly located in the former pit stock housing with more affluent households being located in the cul-de-sac and bungalow housing stock that dominates the Ward. New industries and jobs have moved into the area and are centred around the distribution centres that are located next to the M18 Motoway operated by Global distrbution players such as IKEA and Fellowes.
There are plans to construct even more private housing estates in Armthorpe and leisure and water parks to entertain the middle class population. The planned site next to the M18 Motorway will be ideally located for leisure travellers from further afield.
Armthorpe is also located around 4 miles from Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport offering fast access to European business and holiday destinations. One of the planning considerations is to build an Airport access link road from the M18 motorway at Armthorpe directly to the Airport.
The flat farming land and Motorway access has also attracted greenfield industrial and distribution sites for companies such as IKEA. New technology centres also exist for companies such as Toyota.
Places of worship
Armthorpe has three Christian churches (the Methodist Church in Paxton Crescent closed in 2007):
- St. Leonard and St. Mary's Church, Church Street, where Parish Registers record information from the following dates:
- Baptisms: 1653-1944
- Marriages: 1653-1939
- Burials: 1654-1946
- Our Lady Of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, Mere Lane
- Armthorpe New Life Church, Church Street (meets in the Community Centre)
Sport
- Doncaster Knights The most promoted club in English Rugby Union, currently play in National League one and are tipped to do well in the new Guinness Championship. They play at the Castle Park ground on Armthorpe road, which is a 22 acre site, with a £3m clubhouse and the new £3m De Mulder- Lloyd Stand.
- Armthorpe Welfare Football Club are currently members of the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division.
- Armthorpe Village F.C (Armthorpe Village Football Club) are currently members of the Doncaster & District Sunday Alliance league, Established in January 2005.
- Armthorpe Kingfishers Swimming Club, operate from the village Leisure Centre next to the comprehensive school.
- Armthorpe Motocross and Quadbike Racing
Notable people
- Birthplace of football player and manager Kevin Keegan
- Home village of Britain's got talent 'Strike' Danny Ball
- Mansfield 103.2 FM Breakfast show host, John B Tannen
References
- ^ Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Doncaster Retrieved 2009-08-26
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