Mapplewell

Mapplewell
Main junction at Mapplewell village
Mapplewell Location within South Yorkshire
Population	4,000 (2001)
Metropolitan borough	Barnsley
Metropolitan county	South Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BARNSLEY
Postcode district	S75
Dialling code	01226
Police	South Yorkshire
Fire	South Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
UK Parliament	Barnsley North

Mapplewell is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England. The village currently falls within the Barnsley MBC ward of Darton East.

History

Mapplewell began life as a hamlet within the Staincross Wapentake. As it grew in size it began to merge with neighbouring hamlet, Staincross and 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.

Geography

Mapplewell lies around three miles north of Barnsley, and eight miles south of Wakefield situated at approximately 53°35′11″N 1°30′9″W and at an elevation of around 328 feet (100 m) above sea level.

Education

Mapplewell Primary School is in the village and was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2012.

Sport

The village was represented in the FA Cup by Mapplewell and Staincross Athletic F.C.

External links

• Mapplewell.com
• Mapplewell Mavericks JFC