- Thorpe Salvin
infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 53.325
longitude= -1.2167
map_type= South Yorkshire
official_name= Thorpe Salvin
population =
metropolitan_borough= Rotherham
region= Yorkshire and the Humber
metropolitan_county =South Yorkshire
post_town= WORKSOP
postcode_district = S80
postcode_area= S
dial_code= 01909
os_grid_reference=
constituency_westminster= Rother ValleyThorpe Salvin is a village and a
civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham (part ofSouth Yorkshire ,England ), on the border withNottinghamshire . It lies betweenWorksop and Harthill, and is located at an elevation of around 110metre s abovesea level . In the 1991census , Thorpe Salvin had a population of approximately 400.The rectangular-towered
parish church ofSt Peter , a predominantly 12th-century structure with 15th-century additions, is emblazoned with Norman carvings, and has been nominated among England's 1,000 best churches. The village is also served by the "Parish Oven"public house .History
The name "Thorpe" derives from the Norse for an outlying farmstead, while "Salvin" refers to 13th century
lord of the manor Ralph Salvain . There are earlier references to the settlement though, including a mention in theDomesday Book as "Rynkenild Thorp", part ofRoger De Busli 'sLaughton en le Morthen estate. This name refers to the settlement's place on theRoman road ofRynkenild Street , now "Packman Lane".Thorpe Hall
Thorpe Salvin contains the ruins of "Thorpe Hall", a manor house designed and built by
Robert Smythson in 1570. it was built on the site of the previous manor house for the then lord of the manor,Brian Sandford .In 1636, the hall was bought by
Edward Osborne . When his descendantThomas Osborne becameDuke of Leeds , he moved out to a grander property inKiveton Park , and the hall fell into disuse. It was partially demolished in the 1820s, with only the south front now remaining.External links
* [http://www.thorpesalvin.fsnet.co.uk/ The Village of Thorpe Salvin Millennium Website]
* [http://www.sheffieldaeroclub.net/ Sheffield Aero Club]
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