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Shafton Two Gates South Yorkshire Map

Traditional county: South Yorkshire · District / Borough: Barnsley · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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PlaceShafton Two Gates
Traditional CountySouth Yorkshire
District / BoroughBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude53.591112
Longitude-1.405115
Place TypeSuburban Area

About Shafton Two Gates

Shafton Two Gates marks a distinct transition in the South Yorkshire landscape, where the hard edge of industrial heritage softens into the quiet, rolling expanse of the countryside. It lies 2.1 miles east-south-east of Royston (from Royston: bearing 104°T, OS grid SE 394 106), and is situated south-east of Shafton village. The horizon here is dominated by the gentle rise of Gander Hill, which catches the fading amber light of late afternoon and casts long, thoughtful shadows over the surrounding fields. Residents often walk the paths near Hemp Dike, where the water flows with a steady, deliberate pace that seems to mimic the unhurried life of the local inhabitants. This part of the world holds a quiet resilience, shaped by a history of coal extraction that has long since surrendered to the quiet reclamation of meadows and hedgerows. Shafton Two Gates maintains a grounded character, possessing a stillness that is rarely found in more frantic, urbanised centres. The air carries a crispness, particularly in the autumn, when the damp earth and the scent of turning leaves evoke a sense of deep, seasonal transition. It is a place where the sky feels vast and open, providing a wide canvas for the changing patterns of the English weather.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • The Green (Park) — 0.5 mi, 334° NNW
  • Gander Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.6 mi, 301° WNW
  • Hemp Dike (River) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
  • Low Common (Park) — 1.0 mi, 018° NNE
  • Boulder Bridge Dike (River) — 1.0 mi, 261° W
  • Windmill Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.1 mi, 110° ESE
  • Deserted Medieval Village Of Hodroyd, Felkirk (Scheduled Monument) — 1.3 mi, 350° N · 4 ha
  • Addey Bottoms (Valley) — 1.4 mi, 108° ESE
  • Site Of Post-Medieval Tannery, Felkirk (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 345° NNW
  • Compass Rose (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 295° WNW
  • Carlton Main Brickworks Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.9 mi, 144° SE · 16 ha
  • Wayside Cross Known As Kirk Cross (Scheduled Monument) — 1.9 mi, 270° W
  • Dearne Valley Wetlands Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.7 mi, 163° SSE · 650 ha
  • Wintersett Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.7 mi, 338° NNW
  • Howell Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.9 mi, 110° ESE
  • Cold Hiendley Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.9 mi, 329° NNW
  • Monk Bretton Priory (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 208° SSW
  • Hemsworth Marsh (Wetland) — 3.4 mi, 049° NE
  • The Fleets (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.4 mi, 236° SW
  • East Gawber Hall Colliery Fanhouse (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 249° WSW
  • Houghton Main Colliery Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 152° SSE
  • Stairfoot Station (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 200° SSW
  • South Kirkby Marsh (Wetland) — 3.9 mi, 081° E
  • Waterton Park, Walton, Wakefield (Historic Park or Garden) — 3.9 mi, 334° NNW · 105 ha
  • The Electric Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 233° SW
  • Parkway (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 230° SW
  • Cooper Art Gallery (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 232° SW
  • Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 231° SW
  • Lamproom Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 232° SW
  • Maurice Dobson Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 161° SSE

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About This Shafton Two Gates Map Page

Explore Shafton Two Gates, 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: 53.591112, -1.405115. 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 builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.