Barnby Dun

Barnby Dun
Village
Lifting bridge
Barnby Dun is located in South Yorkshire
Barnby Dun
Barnby Dun
Location within South Yorkshire
• London148 mi (238 km)
Civil parish
Metropolitan borough
Shire county
Metropolitan county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDoncaster
Postcode districtDN3
Dialling code01302
PoliceSouth Yorkshire
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53°34′N 1°04′W / 53.57°N 1.07°W / 53.57; -1.07

Barnby Dun is a village in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Together with Kirk Sandall it forms the civil parish of Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall. It lies between Arksey and Stainforth. It is located about 4 miles north-east of Doncaster town centre.

Barnby Dun has a long history and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.[1] The village has a church dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the structure of which dates back to the 13th century. Throughout its history, it has been a primarily agricultural village with later ties to industry; railways arrived at the village in the 1840s, and the nearby Thorpe Marsh Power Station opened in 1963.[2] Today, Barnby Dun is a residential area with a mix of modern and older properties.

There are local shops, a primary school, and recreational facilities, such as a village hall and playing fields, in the area. The village is known for its friendly community and good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it a popular choice for families and commuters.

The parish church of St Peter & St Paul is Grade I listed.[3]

The village is located 21.3 miles (34.2 km) from Sheffield.[4] The village has 3,362 inhabitants (2016).[5] Barnby upon Don was a civil parish until 1921 when it became part of Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall.[6] The civil parish had 774 inhabitants in 1921.[7]

  1. ^ The Domesday Book online. "Yorkshire: West Riding A-B". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Barnby Dun History". www.barnbydunoldschool.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Peter and St Paul (1151488)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Distance from Barnby Dun [SE618094]". Genuki. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Barnby Dun". City Population. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Relationships and changes Barnby upon Don AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Population statistics Barnby upon Don AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 3 April 2023.