Topham, South Yorkshire Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.6417°N -1.05°W
Map Type:South Yorkshire
Official Name:Topham
Static Image Name:Topham Ferry Farm. - geograph.org.uk - 288953.jpg
Static Image Caption:Topham Ferry Farm
Metropolitan Borough:Doncaster
Civil Parish:Sykehouse
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Metropolitan County:South Yorkshire
Post Town:GOOLE
Postcode District:DN14
Postcode Area:DN
Dial Code:01405

Topham is a small rural hamlet upon the River Went in rural Yorkshire within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in northern England. The hamlet runs along the Trans-Pennine Trail.

Geography

Topham is a rural hamlet on the River Went, a tributary of the River Don; alongside a dismantled railway. Also, because of its situation on the river; it is liable to flooding.[1] It is located at approximately 53.6444°N -1.0611°W, at an elevation of around 5 metres above sea level. The area around Topham is extremely flat with very few hills or inclines.

Overview

The hamlet includes the main structure of an early nineteenth century tower mill, which is now part of a house. The track to Balne Lodge and Balne Hall crosses the River Went at Topham Ferry bridge, a single-arched brick structure built in the early nineteenth century and little altered, although in poor condition.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: River level information for River Went at Topham Ferry Bridge - GOV.UK. 27 April 2020.