Grimethorpe South Yorkshire Map

About Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe, a name that echoes with the resonance of South Yorkshire's industrial past, lies in the Barnsley district. It lies 4.5 km west-south-west of South Kirkby (from South Kirkby: bearing 242°T, OS grid SE 412 089), and is situated south of Brierley village. The land around Grimethorpe, a gentle sweep of arable fields and modest woodland, often takes on a soft, bruised quality of light in the late afternoon, especially after a summer shower. Its history is intrinsically tied to the coal seams that once ran deep beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped the very character of Grimethorpe and its people. Though the pits are silent now, a quiet resilience persists, a stoic grace that can be felt in the unassuming brickwork of its homes and the sturdy green of its public spaces. The sky above Grimethorpe, a vast canvas for the shifting moods of the Pennine weather, often seems to hold a particular, clear-eyed stillness.

About This Grimethorpe Map Page

Explore Grimethorpe, 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: 53.575241, -1.379000. 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.