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Thurlstone

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OS grid reference
  
SE232034

Country
  
England

Post town
  
SHEFFIELD

Dialling code
  
01226

Metropolitan borough
  
Barnsley

Sovereign state
  
United Kingdom

Metropolitan county
  
South Yorkshire


Region
  
Yorkshire and the Humber

Weather
  
15°C, Wind SW at 31 km/h, 58% Humidity

Thurlstone is a village near Penistone in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. Originally it was a small farming community. Some industries developed using water power from the River Don such as corn milling, wire drawing and various wool and cloth processes. Most of these are now gone and only James Durrans (carbon products) and Service Direct owned by 'Don Eddie' remain. The village is now a dormitory for the urban areas of South and West Yorkshire. The village now falls in the Penistone West ward of the Barnsley MBC.

Its name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, possibly referring to the god Thunor. Other sources argue that its name is taken from thirled (pierced) rock which is found at its location. The nearby village Thurgoland may have a similar derivation.

Notable people

  • Nicholas Saunderson - A prominent member of the scientific community in the 18th century was born in the village.
  • References

    Thurlstone Wikipedia