Hexthorpe
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Hexthorpe is a small village located on the edge of the town of Doncaster
. Hexthorpe lies in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster
, South Yorkshire
, England
. The area's shape resembles a rhombus, with borders with Balby
and Doncaster Town Centre, separated by railway lines and the river separating the area from the villages of Sprotborough, Newton and Cusworth. A grade II listed building, The Hexthorpe House, was a well known pub in the area. The pub front was listed for historic reasons. Following a fire, the pub remained derelict for a few months and the council demolished the remains. The old pub sign was saved and has now been erected in Hexthorpe Flatts Park.
, Balby Carr Community Sports College
, and Doncaster College
.
There are two industrial estates in Hexthorpe: one at Cherry Tree Road, and the other at Hexthorpe Trading Park. The area is currently earmarked for regeneration, with the aim of boosting the local commerce and residential wellbeing.
There is a large park opposite Hexthorpe Primary School, which is called Hexthorpe Flatts. The park used to be maintained by a park keeper, who resided in the park keepers house, within the park grounds. Doncaster Council no longer employ dedicated park keepers now, and Hexthorpe Flatts has fallen into minor decline. The area does still remain popular with families throughout the areas of Balby and Hexthorpe. One popular attraction within Hexthorpe Flatts is The Dell, a bandstand set in what was a small quarry. The quarry was landscaped and cultivated after it fell into disuse. The park is situated alongside the river Don and is separated from Balby by a rail line, however pedestrians are able to enter the park from Balby by means of a footbridge over the railway lines. There is an entrance to the park from Bramworth Road, where the Hexthorpe Manor is also located.
The Manor is now a therapeutic community for people aged between 18–30 recovering from severe trauma, illnesses and other similar situations. The Manor was run as an extension of the Holy Rood House at Thirsk
, but Hexthorpe Manor Community is now a charitable company in its own right. However, in August 2010, the lease of the Manor House was taken over by a new charitable organisation Rebound (a mental health charity) offering accomondation to vulnerable adults.
at Doncaster, which was famous for building the Flying Scotsman, and Mallard, an A4 locomotive. Until recently it was used as a repair yard for trains, ceasing to build new engines. Only a fraction, next to Doncaster railway station
exists, with the rest, demolished to make way for housing. An extensive cleaning operation was needed to remove asbestos and buried scrap from the plant works grounds.
Frenchgate. The village used to contain a trolleybus route into town, but in 1963 this was taken out and replaced with a single decker motorbus service.
Doncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
. Hexthorpe lies in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster
Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster
The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber Region of England.In addition to the town of Doncaster, the borough covers Mexborough, Conisbrough, Thorne and Finningley....
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The area's shape resembles a rhombus, with borders with Balby
Balby
Balby is a suburb of Doncaster located to the south-west of the borough in the north of England. It is home to the former secondary school, now sports college Balby Carr...
and Doncaster Town Centre, separated by railway lines and the river separating the area from the villages of Sprotborough, Newton and Cusworth. A grade II listed building, The Hexthorpe House, was a well known pub in the area. The pub front was listed for historic reasons. Following a fire, the pub remained derelict for a few months and the council demolished the remains. The old pub sign was saved and has now been erected in Hexthorpe Flatts Park.
History
During until the late 1960s and early 1970s, the area was of a decent standard, housing many of its own shops. The area today is a shadow of its former self, with much of Hexthorpe towards the town centre in a state of decline. There is a large ethnic population in the area, with residents from China, Kosovo, India and Pakistan, Turkey and Jamaica living in the area. The area towards the park is more affluent. The houses surrounding the park and the river are the more sought after locations.Education
Schooling of four to eleven-year-old children is provided in the local area by Hexthorpe Primary School, which also offers a nursery for pre-school-aged children. The school is listed by Ofsted as one of the highest achieving schools in the borough. Children living in Hexthorpe, who are of secondary school age, fall within the catchment areas for Hall Cross SchoolHall Cross School
Hall Cross School, founded in 1350, is a co-educational comprehensive school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.-Admissions:The school is split over two sites, with the Upper School located in the centre of Doncaster and the Lower School in the north of Bessacarr, near the Dome. Hall Cross...
, Balby Carr Community Sports College
Balby Carr Community Sports College
Balby Carr Community Sports College , colloquially known as Balby Carr, is a secondary school for students aged 11-18 located in the Balby area of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.- History :...
, and Doncaster College
Doncaster College
Doncaster College is a further and higher education college in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. It comprises two campuses, which are known as "The Hub" and the "University Centre".-Staff and students:...
.
There are two industrial estates in Hexthorpe: one at Cherry Tree Road, and the other at Hexthorpe Trading Park. The area is currently earmarked for regeneration, with the aim of boosting the local commerce and residential wellbeing.
There is a large park opposite Hexthorpe Primary School, which is called Hexthorpe Flatts. The park used to be maintained by a park keeper, who resided in the park keepers house, within the park grounds. Doncaster Council no longer employ dedicated park keepers now, and Hexthorpe Flatts has fallen into minor decline. The area does still remain popular with families throughout the areas of Balby and Hexthorpe. One popular attraction within Hexthorpe Flatts is The Dell, a bandstand set in what was a small quarry. The quarry was landscaped and cultivated after it fell into disuse. The park is situated alongside the river Don and is separated from Balby by a rail line, however pedestrians are able to enter the park from Balby by means of a footbridge over the railway lines. There is an entrance to the park from Bramworth Road, where the Hexthorpe Manor is also located.
The Manor is now a therapeutic community for people aged between 18–30 recovering from severe trauma, illnesses and other similar situations. The Manor was run as an extension of the Holy Rood House at Thirsk
Thirsk
Thirsk is a small market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The local travel links are located a mile from the town centre to Thirsk railway station and to Durham Tees Valley Airport...
, but Hexthorpe Manor Community is now a charitable company in its own right. However, in August 2010, the lease of the Manor House was taken over by a new charitable organisation Rebound (a mental health charity) offering accomondation to vulnerable adults.
Plant Works
Hexthorpe is situated next to the Plant WorksDoncaster Works
Doncaster railway works is in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.Always referred to as "the Plant", it was established by the Great Northern Railway in 1853, replacing the previous works in Boston and Peterborough...
at Doncaster, which was famous for building the Flying Scotsman, and Mallard, an A4 locomotive. Until recently it was used as a repair yard for trains, ceasing to build new engines. Only a fraction, next to Doncaster railway station
Doncaster railway station
Doncaster railway station serves the town of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the East Coast Main Line north of London Kings Cross, and is about five minutes walk from Doncaster town centre. The station is managed by East Coast...
exists, with the rest, demolished to make way for housing. An extensive cleaning operation was needed to remove asbestos and buried scrap from the plant works grounds.
Park
The park has a BMX track, the first track in the UK with a split section also has two bowls: 5 ft and 3 ft. The 5 ft bowl has two hips.Transport
Hexthorpe is very close to Doncaster town centre. It is easily accessible, and the bus route 71 covers the route to DoncasterDoncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
Frenchgate. The village used to contain a trolleybus route into town, but in 1963 this was taken out and replaced with a single decker motorbus service.