Highfields, South Yorkshire facts for kids
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode district | DN6 |
| Dialling code | 01302 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Highfields is a small village in South Yorkshire, England. It used to be a place where people worked in coal mines. Highfields is located south of another village called Woodlands, which is known as a "model village" because it was carefully planned. Highfields is now part of the City of Doncaster.
Even though it might not look fancy today, Highfields was designed to be a nice place to live. Many houses were built to overlook green fields, forests, or the pretty Highfields Lake. There are also open green spaces in the middle of the village. Highfields is situated between two old and important roads: the Great North Road and a very old Roman road.
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Exploring Highfields' Past
Highfields has a rich history, with connections to ancient roads and famous people. It's a place where you can imagine what life was like long ago.
The Ancient Roman Road
The Roman road near Highfields is a special branch of a famous Roman route called Ermine Street. This branch splits off from Ermine Street near Lincoln and then joins it again closer to York. Even though it's a separate path, it's still considered part of Ermine Street. Locally, people often call this part of the road the "Roman Ridge" or sometimes the "Roman Rigg."
Highwaymen and Hidden Woods
Long ago, in the 17th century, the area around Highfields was known for highwaymen. These were people who robbed travelers on the roads. A famous highwayman named William Nevison, also known as Swift Nick, used a spot called Hanging Wood. This wood is located between Highfields and Woodlands and was one of his favorite places to hide and wait.
Hangthwaite Castle's Remains
About half a mile south-east of Highfields, you can find the remains of an old castle. This was Hangthwaite Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey castle. Today, much of it is covered by plants and trees, but you can still see the earthworks that show where it once stood. A motte-and-bailey castle was an early type of castle with a raised mound (motte) and a walled courtyard (bailey).
Famous People from Highfields
Highfields has been home to some notable individuals.
David Pegg, Footballer
David Pegg (1935 - 1958) was born in Highfields. He was a talented footballer who played for Manchester United. Sadly, he was one of the players who passed away in the Munich air disaster, a tragic plane crash that happened in 1958.
