Traditional county: South Yorkshire · District / Borough: Barnsley · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Shafton, South Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Shafton 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 | Shafton |
| Traditional County | South Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Barnsley |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.596578 |
| Longitude | -1.412533 |
| Place Type | Village |
The landscape surrounding Shafton is characterised by gently undulating farmland, a testament to its agricultural heritage. It lies 2.8 km east of Royston (from Royston: bearing 94°T, OS grid SE 389 112), and is situated south-south-west of South Hiendley village. Historically, Shafton's development was closely tied to the coal mining industry, a significant employer in the region for many decades. While the pits have now closed, the echoes of this industrial past can still be felt in the local character. Today, Shafton retains a close-knit feel, with residents often engaging in community events and local initiatives. The nearby countryside offers opportunities for walking and exploring the broader Barnsley district.
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Explore Shafton, 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: 53.596578, -1.412533. 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. |