Historic Sites in Havercroft

Adwick le Street Castle Hills

Explore the fascinating earthworks of Adwick le Street Castle Hills, a historic motte and two bailey castle near Doncaster.

Hound Hill Lane Tower

Discover Hound Hill Lane Tower in Barnsley, a fascinating 17th-century watchtower steeped in Civil War history.

Northorpe Trig Pillar

Discover the Northorpe Trig Pillar, a unique historical landmark in Mirfield offering expansive views across the landscape.

Ackworth Water Tower

Allerton Bywater Colliery Memorial

Discover the enduring legacy of coal mining at the Allerton Bywater Colliery Memorial, honouring a vital part of Yorkshire's history.

Blue Plaque: Boyhood home of Kenneth Leighton

Discover the boyhood home of acclaimed composer Kenneth Leighton in Wakefield, marked by a historic blue plaque.

Castle Dam

Discover Castle Dam in Sheffield, a historic reservoir now a peaceful spot for wildlife, fishing, and lovely views.

Fenton Dam of the former reservoir.

Explore the historic Fenton Dam, a captivating remnant of a former reservoir offering a glimpse into Yorkshire's past.

Garforth Cliff Trig point

Gawthorpe Maypole

Discover the historic Gawthorpe Maypole in Ossett, a vibrant community landmark renowned for its annual traditions and events.

Gawthorpe Water Tower

Discover the striking Gawthorpe Water Tower, a historic landmark offering impressive views over the Yorkshire landscape.

Hemingfield Basin (Hemingfield Colliery loading basin)

Discover Hemingfield Basin, a historic colliery loading basin on the Trans Pennine Trail, revealing Yorkshire's industrial past.

Mill Street Train Bridge

Discover the Mill Street Train Bridge in Dewsbury, a historic railway structure offering a tangible link to the town's industrial past.

Penistone Railway turntable

Discover the Penistone Railway turntable, a fascinating historical landmark offering a glimpse into the region's rich railway heritage.

Roman Well

Rumtickle Viaduct

Discover the Rumtickle Viaduct, a magnificent 1844 railway landmark near Sheffield, engineered by Joseph Locke.

Rutland Mills

Rutland Mills is a significant historical landmark in Wakefield undergoing renovation to preserve its heritage.

Stanley Ferry Aqueduct

Discover the impressive Victorian engineering of Stanley Ferry Aqueduct, offering peaceful walks and scenic views in Wakefield.

Swinton Bridge

Discover Swinton Bridge, a historic structure dating back to 1800, crossing the picturesque Dearne & Dove Canal.

Tank Ramp

Discover the Tank Ramp in Penistone, a unique historical landmark offering a glimpse into local wartime heritage.