Kimberworth
Encyclopedia
Kimberworth is a suburb
of Rotherham
, South Yorkshire
, England
. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham
, about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) north west of Rotherham town centre and 4.7 miles (7.6 km) north-east of the City of Sheffield
.
Kimberworth is mentioned in the Domesday book
of 1086, when it was known as 'Chiberworde'. Kimberworth castle (now demolished) was located near the Drawbridge pub. The monks at nearby Kirkstead Abbey
were smelting iron from around 1160, the rest of the history of this area is heavily influenced by industrial developments, especially in iron, steel and coal.
There is evidence of human activity in this area going back 5000 years. The area was settled by Brigantes
, before the arrival of the Romans
. The Roman expansion north was halted by the Brigantes forts at Kimberworth and Wincobank.
has a meeting hall on High Street, this is also used by the 1st Rotherham Cub Scout
pack. Kimberworth United Reformed Church
meet in a building on Kimberworth Road overlooking Bradgate Park (Church closed in 2010).
until 2004 when they were merged to form Winterhill School
, which is built on the site of the latter.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Rotherham
Rotherham
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, at its confluence with the River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham, at from Sheffield City Centre, is surrounded by several smaller settlements, which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of...
, 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...
. It is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham
Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham
The Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. It is named for its largest town, Rotherham, but also spans the outlying towns of Maltby, Rawmarsh, Swinton, Wath-upon-Dearne, as well as a suburban and rural element composed of hills, escarpments and...
, about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) north west of Rotherham town centre and 4.7 miles (7.6 km) north-east of the City of Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
.
Kimberworth is mentioned in the Domesday book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
of 1086, when it was known as 'Chiberworde'. Kimberworth castle (now demolished) was located near the Drawbridge pub. The monks at nearby Kirkstead Abbey
Kirkstead Abbey
Kirkstead Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in Kirkstead, Lincolnshire, England.The monastery was founded in 1139 by Hugh Brito, , lord of Tattershall, and was originally colonised by an abbot and twelve monks from Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire...
were smelting iron from around 1160, the rest of the history of this area is heavily influenced by industrial developments, especially in iron, steel and coal.
There is evidence of human activity in this area going back 5000 years. The area was settled by Brigantes
Brigantes
The Brigantes were a Celtic tribe who in pre-Roman times controlled the largest section of what would become Northern England, and a significant part of the Midlands. Their kingdom is sometimes called Brigantia, and it was centred in what was later known as Yorkshire...
, before the arrival of the Romans
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
. The Roman expansion north was halted by the Brigantes forts at Kimberworth and Wincobank.
Places of worship
The Kimberworth area has several churches, the most prominent being St. Thomas's Anglican Church on Church Street, construction of which was started in 1842. The Salvation ArmySalvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
has a meeting hall on High Street, this is also used by the 1st Rotherham Cub Scout
Cub Scout
A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
pack. Kimberworth United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church
The United Reformed Church is a Christian church in the United Kingdom. It has approximately 68,000 members in 1,500 congregations with some 700 ministers.-Origins and history:...
meet in a building on Kimberworth Road overlooking Bradgate Park (Church closed in 2010).
Landmarks
- Thundercliffe Grange 1770s
Schools
Kimberworth was served by Kimberworth Comprehensive School and Old Hall Comprehensive SchoolOld Hall Comprehensive School
Old Hall Comprehensive School was located in Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Originally built in the 1960s, it grew quickly and at the time of its closure it had around 130 staff members and around 1500 pupils from between the ages of 11 and 16...
until 2004 when they were merged to form Winterhill School
Winterhill School
Winterhill School is a secondary school located in Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The school was formed in 2004 by the merger of Old Hall Comprehensive School and the nearby Kimberworth Comprehensive School. It lies on the former site of Old Hall School, at the corner of High...
, which is built on the site of the latter.
Famous people
- David SeamanDavid SeamanDavid Andrew Seaman MBE is a former English football goalkeeper who played for several clubs, most notably Arsenal. He retired from the game on 13 January 2004, following a recurring shoulder injury...
, the former England Goalkeeper lived in nearby Ferham and attended Kimberworth Comprehensive School. - Dean AndrewsDean AndrewsDean Andrews is a British actor.He is most famous for his role as DS Ray Carling in the BBC Television drama Life on Mars...
, an actor currently in Life on MarsLife on Mars (TV series)Life on Mars is a British television series broadcast on BBC One between January 2006 and April 2007. The series combines elements of science fiction and police procedural....
lives in Kimberworth.