Herringthorpe South Yorkshire Map

About Herringthorpe

Herringthorpe's unassuming presence belies its rooted place within the Rotherham district. It lies 1.8 km east-south-east of Rotherham (from Rotherham: bearing 121°T, OS grid SK 445 919), and is situated west of Brecks village. The gentle slope of the land here, catching the afternoon sun in long, mellow shafts, hints at the quiet domesticity that defines Herringthorpe. Where once the coal seams of South Yorkshire might have hummed beneath the earth, now residential streets unfurl, their pavements worn smooth by the daily tread of feet. The air, particularly on a crisp autumn morning, carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the fields that still press close to its edges, their hedgerows a darker green against the pale sky. Children’s laughter, a bright, fleeting sound, can often be heard drifting from the local primary school, a small beacon of youthful energy.

About This Herringthorpe Map Page

Explore Herringthorpe, 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: 53.422621, -1.331837. 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.