Traditional county: South Yorkshire · District / Borough: Rotherham · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Swinton, South Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Swinton 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 | Swinton |
| Traditional County | South Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Rotherham |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.486980 |
| Longitude | -1.312802 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
The character of Swinton is shaped by its proximity to the industrial heritage of South Yorkshire, yet it retains a distinct local identity. It lies 1.5 km west-south-west of Mexborough (from Mexborough: bearing 237°T, OS grid SK 456 991), and is situated north of Kilnhurst village. Historically, Swinton's development was closely tied to coal mining, a legacy evident in the surrounding landscape and the resilience of its community. Today, Swinton is a residential hub, offering a blend of housing and local amenities for its inhabitants. The area benefits from its position within the wider Rotherham district, providing access to services and employment opportunities. Swinton's green spaces offer residents areas for recreation and a connection to the natural environment.
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Explore Swinton, 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: 53.486980, -1.312802. 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. |