Kiveton Park, Rotherham
Kiveton Park, Rotherham is a former mining village in south-east Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Kiveton Park, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S26
Kiveton Park is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in the south-east of the borough. It is associated with nearby areas including Wales village, Harthill, Dinnington, Todwick and Anston. Local reference points include the former Kiveton Park Colliery site, Kiveton Park and Wales railway station and St Mark's Church. Kiveton Park falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A former mining village with railway access in the south-east of the Rotherham borough, close to open countryside and the Nottinghamshire border.
Kiveton Park was historically a hamlet of the parish of Harthill-with-Woodall from the Norman Conquest until 1868. Kiveton Hall — a grand country house built in 1698 — was demolished in 1812, though the Grade II listed stable block and colliery offices survive. The Kiveton Park Colliery operated from the 1860s until 1994. Kiveton Park and Wales railway station opened in 1849 on the South Yorkshire Railway and remains operational on the Sheffield to Lincoln line.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Kiveton Park |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Kiveton Park, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S26 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Kiveton Park, Wales village, Kiveton Bridge, Harthill fringe |
| Property | Former mining village housing of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached properties built around the colliery, with some modern residential development. |
| Commercial | Very limited local retail; residents use Dinnington and Wales village for most services. |
| Transport | Kiveton Park and Wales railway station on the Sheffield to Lincoln line; bus routes to Rotherham and Sheffield. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1424518) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Former Kiveton Park Colliery site
- Kiveton Park and Wales railway station
- St Mark's Church Kiveton Park
- Kiveton Park Colliery Offices (Grade II listed)
- Wales village
Roads & Routes
- Wales Road
- Kiveton Lane
- Todwick Road
- Hard Lane
- Station Road
Notable Local Places
- Kiveton Park and Wales railway station
- St Mark's Church
- Former Kiveton Park Colliery
- Kiveton Park Colliery Offices
- Harthill
About Kiveton Park, Rotherham
Kiveton Park is a village situated in the south-east of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham within the S26 postcode district. It adjoins Wales village and shares a railway station — Kiveton Park and Wales station — on the Sheffield to Lincoln line. The village sits close to the open countryside of the South Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire border.
Kiveton Park was historically a hamlet within the parish of Harthill-with-Woodall from the Norman Conquest. Kiveton Hall — a grand country house built in 1698 — was demolished in 1812, but the Grade II listed colliery offices and stable block survive as heritage features. The Kiveton Park Colliery operated from the 1860s until its closure in 1994, shaping the village's housing and community. Kiveton Park and Wales railway station, opened in 1849, remains operational.
Kiveton Park has limited local retail and residents use Dinnington and Wales village for most services. The railway station provides direct connections to Sheffield and Lincoln. Open countryside surrounds the village to the east and south. Kiveton Park falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Kiveton Park, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Kiveton Park, Rotherham.
Location Name
Kiveton Park
Disambiguated Name
Kiveton Park, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S26
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Wales, Harthill, Dinnington, Todwick
Property Types
Inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached mining-era housing
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Kiveton Park — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Kiveton Park, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Kiveton Park is a village in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, characterised by its historical mining-era housing and surrounding open countryside. The area features notable landmarks such as the former Kiveton Park Colliery site, Kiveton Park and Wales railway station, and St Mark's Church. Main roads in the area include Wales Road and Kiveton Lane, which provide access to the village and its amenities.
Service relationship
Kiveton Park is within the Rotherham service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Rotherham.
Areas Near Kiveton Park
Local area reference pages for places near Kiveton Park within the Rotherham service area.
Wales
An adjoining village sharing the railway station with Kiveton Park, within Rotherham borough, S26.
Harthill
A village east of Kiveton Park with Harthill Reservoir, on the Rotherham/South Yorkshire boundary.
Dinnington
A former mining town west of Kiveton Park in the Rotherham borough, S25.
Todwick
A small village north of Kiveton Park within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough, S26.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Kiveton Park
Driving directions from Kiveton Park and Wales railway station and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Kiveton Park to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Kiveton Park, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Kiveton Park, Rotherham.