Tickhill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tickhill |
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 St Mary's Church |
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 Tickhill
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| Area | 10.73 sq mi (27.8 km2) |
| Population | 5,228 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 487/sq mi (188/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK592931 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DONCASTER |
| Postcode district | DN11 |
| Dialling code | 01302 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Tickhill is a small market town and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England. It is located near the border with Nottinghamshire. In 2011, about 5,228 people lived there.
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Exploring Tickhill's Location
Tickhill is about eight miles south of Doncaster. It sits between the towns of Maltby and Harworth. Important roads like the A631 and A60 meet here. The A1(M) motorway is also very close.
The town is about 20 meters above sea level. The River Torne flows near the south-east side of Tickhill. This river forms the boundary between South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. It eventually joins the larger River Trent.
Important Buildings in Tickhill
Tickhill has several interesting old buildings. You can see the ruins of Tickhill Castle, which still has a private home inside. St Mary's Church is a large church built in the 13th century. There is also an old hospital called St Leonard's. The town also has a market cross, which is a historic monument.
What Does "Tickhill" Mean?
The name "Tickhill" comes from Old English words. It might mean "Hill where young goats are kept." Or it could mean "Hill of a man named Tica." The name combines either ticce (meaning "young goat") or the name Tica with the word hyll (meaning "hill"). The town was first recorded as Tikehill in the 12th century.
Tickhill's Rich History
The Norman Conquest and Early Castle
After the Normans took over England, William I of England gave the land around Tickhill to Roger de Busli. Roger de Busli built a castle on a small hill. Later, in 1147, his relative Richard de Busli helped start Roche Abbey nearby.
Tickhill in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, Tickhill was a very important town. It was the second most important place in what is now South Yorkshire, after Doncaster. The town grew around the castle. St Mary's Church was built to be the main church.
Tickhill became a successful new town. It had a friary (a type of monastery) and St Leonard's Hospital. A group called the Guild of St Cross helped govern the town. In 1295, Tickhill even sent two people to represent it in Parliament.
Changes in the 16th Century
As castles became less important, Tickhill also became less central. By the 1500s, only a small house was used at the castle site. However, the market and an annual fair continued. The town also got some trade from being on the main road to Bawtry. In 1777, a butter cross was put up in the market to try and make the weekly market popular again. But this market stopped in the 1790s.
The Tickhill Psalter is a famous old book with beautiful pictures. It was made in the 14th century and is named after John de Tickhill. He was born nearby and became a leader at Worksop Priory.
Tickhill Castle: A Stronghold's Story
Tickhill Castle was built by Roger de Busli. He was one of the powerful Norman lords who came to England with William the Conqueror. The castle played a big role in England's history.
For example, in 1194, Prince John held the castle against his brother, King Richard I. Richard had just returned from a crusade. In 1322, the castle was under siege for three weeks during a conflict between powerful lords.
During the English Civil War in the 1640s, Tickhill Castle was a key place for the Royalist forces. After the Royalists were defeated in 1648, Parliament decided to 'slight' the castle. This means they intentionally damaged it so it could not be used as a fortress again.
Today, Tickhill Castle is an impressive ruin. It still has its Norman gatehouse, built in 1129–1130. You can also see the foundations of its 11-sided keep, which is very rare. The keep was built in 1178–1179 and sits on a mound about 75 feet high. The castle also has large defensive ditches, some of which are still a moat. Its walls enclose an inner courtyard that covers about two acres.
Jubilee Wood: A New Forest
In 2002, a new public forest called 'Jubilee Wood' was planted. This project celebrated the Queen's Jubilee. It has 2002 native trees and covers four acres of land. The wood is next to the River Torne, south of Tickhill.
Flooding Challenges
| Tickhill is located in an area that can experience flooding. In 2007 and 2008, floods happened. This led to the building of a flood defense wall along Lindrick Avenue, which cost £135,000. However, on November 7, 2019, more flooding occurred in the same area. The water eventually went past the new flood defense wall. |
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Tickhill in the Media
Local news and TV shows for Tickhill come from BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire. You can also get signals from the Belmont TV transmitter. This transmitter broadcasts BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and ITV Yorkshire (East).
Local radio stations include BBC Radio Sheffield and Heart Yorkshire. The town's local newspaper is the Doncaster Free Press.
Famous People from Tickhill
- James Burbeary, a cricketer.
- William de Tickhill, a civil servant and judge in the 14th century.
- Francis Fletcher, a vicar who traveled around the world with Francis Drake in the late 1500s.
- Thomas Milnes, a sculptor who lived from about 1810 to 1888.
- Israel Tonge, a person involved in a historical event called the "Popish" plot.
Images for kids
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Tickhill an Old Castle near Doncaster in Yorkshire by George Vertue in 1737.
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Main Street, Tickhill
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St Leonards Hospital in the 1840s
See also
In Spanish: Tickhill para niños
