Cantley, South Yorkshire

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 53.51
longitude= -1.06
map_type= South Yorkshire
official_name= Cantley
population =
metropolitan_borough= Doncaster
region= Yorkshire and the Humber
metropolitan_county = South Yorkshire
post_town= DONCASTER
postcode_district = DN4
postcode_area= DN
dial_code= 01302
os_grid_reference=
constituency_westminster= Doncaster Central

Cantley is a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

Early history

Cantley Hall was probably a home from around the 7th or 8th century, owned by a Saxon called Tochi prior to the conquest of England by the Normans in 1066, after which it probably went to the Everingham's or Everingham Ancestors. By 1209 it was known as Kanteleia, and Cauntele in 1246. By 1280 it was in the possession of Robert de Everingham. The Everingham name lives on to this day in Everingham Road, one of the main roads through Cantley. By the late 15th century the name of Cantley had been established and remained [ [http://www.everingham.com/family/data2/cantley.html Cantley Hall ] ] , while the residents of the estate were the Smith family [http://blunham.com/CDroms/pdf/DoncasterSmiths.pdf] .

Today

Cantley is adjacent to Bessacarr, separated by Bawtry Road.

The majority of Cantley was built after World War II, with many of its houses 1950's built semi-detached or small terraces. It mainly consists of housing estates, some council estates, plus a large park and areas of woodland. There are two main sets of shops - Everingham Road has a local convenience store, post office, bakers, grocers, butchers, hairdressers, DIY, and the popular "Fish Dish" fish & chip shop. St Wilfrid's shops are near the local health centre and have several convenience stores, off licenses, hairdressers and a Chinese takeway. The Cantley Library is situated at St Wilfrids. There is also a Co-Op on Goodison Boulevarde, and two petrol stations. A secondary school, McAuley, is situated towards Old Cantley, and primary schools include Hatchell Wood (previously South Cantley First School).

There are three pubs in Cantley, one near the park (Beechers Brook), another at Everingham Road shops (The Palfreys) and a third (The Paddock) at Cantley Lane roundabout.

Cantley has good transport links into Doncaster with a regular bus service (First routes 57, 59 and 91, and previously Leon services 89 and 191), and is a popular retirement village for many people.

Famous Residents

Jamelia-Famous singer who recently moved to the suburb due to her husband's decision to play for Doncaster Rovers FC.

Darren Byfield-Footballer married to singer Jamelia who now plays for Doncaster Rovers FC.

Emma Wright- reporter for the Weston & Somerset Mercury

Old Cantley

The village of Old Cantley, around half a mile in the Armthorpe direction, is built around the Grade II listed Georgian manor house Cantley Hall, presently owned by Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham of Old Cantley the founder and chairmen of sofa retailer Dfs [ [http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/viewarticle.aspx?sectionid=58&ArticleID=213946 Sofa king sitting pretty on £315m pile - The Star ] ] .

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