High Hoyland
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High Hoyland is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire
, England
, on the border with West Yorkshire
. It lies to the west of Kexbrough
, and is located at approximately 53°35′10"N 1°35′30"W, at an elevation of around 200 metres above sea level. At the 2001 census it had a population of 142.
There are many Hoylands in Barnsley - there is the town of Hoyland
itself south east of Barnsley
on the road to Sheffield, which includes the former hamlets of Hoyland Common, Upper Hoyland and Hoyland Nether (nether being old English for "lower"). Hoylandswaine
is located on the opposite side of the wide valley, and at almost 1000 feet above sea level has a wilder and bleaker feel than High Hoyland.
The word Hoyland is derived from Norse, and at its simplest means "farm on a hill". Despite being countless farms on hills around England, the majority of the Hoylands are concentrated in Barnsley.
hill fort
, and its strategic hilltop location would surely have been a good place for one. Nearby Kexbrough (originally Cezeburgh) also lends weight to the theory, since the "burghs" were originally strongholds.
The village was nevertheless in existence in 1086 when the Domesday survey was compiled. The village was recorded as Heyholand, being one of only 16 settlements in present-day South Yorkshire to be recorded.
Today a bridleway runs along the ridge above the village; originally this was a trans-Pennine salt track, and was also mentioned in the Domesday survey.
and Cawthorne
. The Cherry Tree Public House is one of the most famous in South Yorkshire, and has won awards for both its ale and its views - with spectacular open vistas across the valley. From here it is possible to see Cannon Hall
, the Peak District National Park, Barnsley Town Hall
and on clear days the cooling towers of the distant power stations of Drax
and Eggborough
.
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...
, on the border with West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972....
. It lies to the west of Kexbrough
Kexbrough
Kexbrough is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley , on the border with West Yorkshire.Kexbrough lies directly to the west of Darton off the A637 road...
, and is located at approximately 53°35′10"N 1°35′30"W, at an elevation of around 200 metres above sea level. At the 2001 census it had a population of 142.
There are many Hoylands in Barnsley - there is the town of Hoyland
Hoyland
Hoyland is a town near Barnsley in Northern England. The town developed from the hamlets of Upper Hoyland, Hoyland, and Hoyland Common.The town has also been known as Nether Hoyland. That name was given to it when to prevent confusion with High Hoyland. When the urban district council was formed...
itself south east of Barnsley
Barnsley
Barnsley is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Dearne, north of the city of Sheffield, south of Leeds and west of Doncaster. Barnsley is surrounded by several smaller settlements which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, of which Barnsley is the largest and...
on the road to Sheffield, which includes the former hamlets of Hoyland Common, Upper Hoyland and Hoyland Nether (nether being old English for "lower"). Hoylandswaine
Hoylandswaine
Hoylandswaine is a village in the county of South Yorkshire.Located near Penistone and west of the M1 along the A628 it enjoys easy access to more significant locales such as Sheffield, Barnsley, Manchester and even Leeds.-External links:...
is located on the opposite side of the wide valley, and at almost 1000 feet above sea level has a wilder and bleaker feel than High Hoyland.
The word Hoyland is derived from Norse, and at its simplest means "farm on a hill". Despite being countless farms on hills around England, the majority of the Hoylands are concentrated in Barnsley.
History
There is some evidence to suggest that High Hoyland has quite an ancient history, though no achaeological survey has yet taken place. Some people believe the village may have been the site of an Iron AgeIron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
hill fort
Hill fort
A hill fort is a type of earthworks used as a fortified refuge or defended settlement, located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typically European and of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Some were used in the post-Roman period...
, and its strategic hilltop location would surely have been a good place for one. Nearby Kexbrough (originally Cezeburgh) also lends weight to the theory, since the "burghs" were originally strongholds.
The village was nevertheless in existence in 1086 when the Domesday survey was compiled. The village was recorded as Heyholand, being one of only 16 settlements in present-day South Yorkshire to be recorded.
Today a bridleway runs along the ridge above the village; originally this was a trans-Pennine salt track, and was also mentioned in the Domesday survey.
Present day
The village is now part of Barnsley's metropolitan area, yet retains a very rural feel and has become part of the affluent commuter belt west of Barnsley, which also includes SilkstoneSilkstone
Silkstone is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the foothills of the Pennines, between the towns of Barnsley and Penistone, and includes the village of Silkstone Common...
and Cawthorne
Cawthorne
Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. The village was once the centre of a localised iron and coal mining industry, though today it is the centre of a very affluent commuter belt, west of Barnsley...
. The Cherry Tree Public House is one of the most famous in South Yorkshire, and has won awards for both its ale and its views - with spectacular open vistas across the valley. From here it is possible to see Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall is a country house museum located between the villages of Cawthorne and High Hoyland north of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Originally the home of the Spencer and later the Spencer-Stanhope family, it now houses collections of fine furniture, paintings, ceramics and glassware...
, the Peak District National Park, Barnsley Town Hall
Barnsley Town Hall
Barnsley Town Hall is the seat of local government in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. The Borough's local government was last reorganised in 1986 when the South Yorkshire County Council was abolished...
and on clear days the cooling towers of the distant power stations of Drax
Drax, North Yorkshire
Drax is a village and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, about south-east of Selby, best known today as the site of Drax power station. The village has a Community Primary School and a public house, the Huntsmans Arms. It formerly had a village shop and sub-post office...
and Eggborough
Eggborough Power Station
Eggborough Power Station is a large coal-fired power station in North Yorkshire, England, capable of co-firing biomass. It is siuated on the River Aire, between the towns of Knottingley and Snaith, deriving its name from the nearby village of Eggborough...
.