Traditional county: South Yorkshire · District / Borough: Barnsley · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Brierley, South Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Brierley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Brierley |
| Traditional County | South Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Barnsley |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.595614 |
| Longitude | -1.383627 |
| Place Type | Village |
The landscape around Brierley is characterized by gentle undulations and agricultural land, reflecting its rural setting. It lies 2.8 km south-west of Hemsworth (from Hemsworth: bearing 225°T, OS grid SE 408 111), and is situated east of Shafton village. Historically, Brierley's development was influenced by the surrounding coal mining industry, a common thread throughout this part of South Yorkshire. While the direct impact of mining has lessened, the legacy of its industrial past is still discernible in the local character. Today, Brierley retains a close-knit feel, with residents often sharing a sense of community rooted in its long history. The proximity to larger towns offers convenient access to amenities, while Brierley itself provides a quieter, more pastoral environment.
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Explore Brierley, South Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.595614, -1.383627. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |