Thurcroft South Yorkshire Map

About Thurcroft

Thurcroft, a village in South Yorkshire, carries a quiet presence in the Rotherham district, its character shaped by the gentle sweep of the land. It lies 4.4 km north-west of Dinnington (from Dinnington: bearing 315°T, OS grid SK 494 891), and is situated north-east of Brampton en le Morthen village. The houses of Thurcroft, many built in the mid-20th century, often present a sturdy, unpretentious facade, their brickwork warmed by the infrequent but welcome Yorkshire sun, hinting at a history tied to the industrious spirit of the region. The air here, particularly on a clear evening, can hold a certain stillness, a subtle fragrance of damp earth and distant fields, a testament to its rural surroundings. The broad, open skies above Thurcroft often lend a sense of spaciousness, even to its more built-up areas, and the distant hum of traffic from the main roads serves as a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world. Even the common streetlamps, when illuminated, cast a warm, almost amber glow on the pavements, creating a soft, domestic atmosphere.

About This Thurcroft Map Page

Explore Thurcroft, 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: 53.396565, -1.257637. 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.