Traditional county: South Yorkshire · District / Borough: Rotherham · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Thurcroft, South Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Thurcroft 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 | Thurcroft |
| Traditional County | South Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Rotherham |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.396565 |
| Longitude | -1.257637 |
| Place Type | Village |
The landscape around Thurcroft is characterized by gentle undulations, a common feature of the South Yorkshire terrain. 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. Historically, Thurcroft's development was significantly shaped by the coal mining industry, a legacy still visible in the surrounding countryside. Today, Thurcroft retains a distinct identity as a residential village, serving as a dormitory for many who work in the wider Rotherham district. The local amenities cater to the daily needs of its residents, fostering a close-knit atmosphere. While not boasting grand historical structures, Thurcroft's charm lies in its everyday character and its connection to the broader South Yorkshire heritage.
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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.
| 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. |