Mapplewell
| Mapplewell | |
| Yorkshire West Riding | |
|---|---|
 Main junction at Mapplewell village | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE330100 |
| Location: | 53°35’10"N, 1°30’7"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 4,000 (2001) |
| Post town: | Barnsley |
| Postcode: | S75 |
| Dialling code: | 01226 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Barnsley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Barnsley Central |
Mapplewell is a village in the West Riding of Yorkshire, three miles north of Barnsley and eight miles south of Wakefield. It is within the Staincross Wapentake.
History
Mapplewell began life as a hamlet, which grew began to merge with neighbouring hamlet, Staincross: ever since, the histories of the villages have been linked together.
As in Staincross, nail making was an important industry in Mapplewell in the 17th century. However, by the late 19th century mining was the predominant source of employment, after the sinking of a deep mine in North Gawber. In 1761, John Wesley preached in Mapplewell, at a time when villagers had to go west to worship at the church in neighbouring Darton. After Wesley's visit, many chapels were built in the village, of which only a few remain.[1]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Mapplewell) |