Cantley, South Yorkshire
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Cantley is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster
in South Yorkshire
, England
. It has a population of 2,830.
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, while the residents of the estate were the Smith family.
, separated by Bawtry Road.
The majority of Cantley was built after World War II
, with many of its houses 1950s 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 Boulevard, and two petrol stations. A secondary school, McAuley, is situated towards Old Cantley, and primary schools include Hatchell Wood (previously South Cantley Middle School), and Hawthorn Primary School
There are three pubs in Cantley, one near the park (Beachers Brook), another at Everingham Road shops (The Palfreys Lodge) and a third (The Paddock) at Cantley Lane roundabout. You will notice the pub names are all linked to horse racing. The Palfreys Lodge was originally called 'The Two Palfrey's', a Palfrey is a young horse!
The street names in Cantley have links to each other in groups. Examples are streets named after trees e.g. Lilac Grove, Pine Road, Willow Avenue. Another linked group are football grounds e.g. Ninian Grove, Anfield Road, Ewood Drive, Hillsborough Road. Race Courses are another group of street names e.g., Ascot Avenue, Newmarket Road, York Gardens, and Epsom Road.
Cantley has two large landmarks in the form of two Water towers. These can be seen from almost any high ground around the Doncaster district.
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.
manor house Cantley Hall
, presently owned by Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham of Old Cantley
the founder and chairmen of sofa
retailer Dfs
.
Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster
The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber Region of England.In addition to the town of Doncaster, the borough covers Mexborough, Conisbrough, Thorne and Finningley....
in 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 has a population of 2,830.
Early history
Cantley HallCantley Hall
Cantley Hall is a Georgian mansion set in 160 hectares, in the village of Old Cantley just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.-Early history:...
was probably a home from around the 7th or 8th century, owned by a Saxon
Anglo-Saxons
Anglo-Saxon is a term used by historians to designate the Germanic tribes who invaded and settled the south and east of Great Britain beginning in the early 5th century AD, and the period from their creation of the English nation to the Norman conquest. The Anglo-Saxon Era denotes the period of...
called Tochi prior to the conquest
Norman conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy. William became known as William the Conqueror after his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, defeating King Harold II of England...
of 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...
by the Normans
Normans
The Normans were the people who gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France. They were descended from Norse Viking conquerors of the territory and the native population of Frankish and Gallo-Roman stock...
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, while the residents of the estate were the Smith family.
Today
Cantley is adjacent to BessacarrBessacarr
Bessacarr is a large village, located in the south-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the most affluent areas in the region. Due, in part, to its respected reputation, Bessacarr has expanded hugely since the Second World War, and is now one of the largest villages in the...
, separated by Bawtry Road.
The majority of Cantley was built after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, with many of its houses 1950s 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 Boulevard, and two petrol stations. A secondary school, McAuley, is situated towards Old Cantley, and primary schools include Hatchell Wood (previously South Cantley Middle School), and Hawthorn Primary School
There are three pubs in Cantley, one near the park (Beachers Brook), another at Everingham Road shops (The Palfreys Lodge) and a third (The Paddock) at Cantley Lane roundabout. You will notice the pub names are all linked to horse racing. The Palfreys Lodge was originally called 'The Two Palfrey's', a Palfrey is a young horse!
The street names in Cantley have links to each other in groups. Examples are streets named after trees e.g. Lilac Grove, Pine Road, Willow Avenue. Another linked group are football grounds e.g. Ninian Grove, Anfield Road, Ewood Drive, Hillsborough Road. Race Courses are another group of street names e.g., Ascot Avenue, Newmarket Road, York Gardens, and Epsom Road.
Cantley has two large landmarks in the form of two Water towers. These can be seen from almost any high ground around the Doncaster district.
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.
Old Cantley
The village of Old Cantley, around half a mile in the Armthorpe direction, is built around the Grade II listed GeorgianGeorgian architecture
Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United...
manor house Cantley Hall
Cantley Hall
Cantley Hall is a Georgian mansion set in 160 hectares, in the village of Old Cantley just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.-Early history:...
, presently owned by Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham of Old Cantley
Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham of Old Cantley
Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham CVO , is an English businessman famous for founding sofa retailer Dfs.Currently Executive Chairman of DFS Furniture Company Ltd, Kirkham is a strong political and financial supporter of the Conservative Party, and is one of South Yorkshire's richest men, with a...
the founder and chairmen of sofa
Couch
A couch, also called a sofa, is an item of furniture designed to seat more than one person, and providing support for the back and arms. Typically, it will have an armrest on either side. In homes couches are normally found in the family room, living room, den or the lounge...
retailer Dfs
Dfs (retailer)
DFS, formerly Doncaster Furnishing Stores, is a national furniture retailer in the United Kingdom which specialises in sofas and soft furnishings. It serves the lower end of the furniture market and offers credit terms on its goods.- History :...
.