Kimberworth

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Kimberworth is a suburb of Rotherham, which is in South Yorkshire, England.

There is evidence of human activity in this area going back 5000 years.

The area was settled by Brigantes, before the arrival of the Romans. The Roman expansion north was halted by the Brigantes forts at Kimberworth and Wincobank. The Romans founded a fort at Templeborough, which they called Moribum.

Kimberworth is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, when it was known as 'Chiberworde'. Kimberworth castle (now demolished) was located near the Drawbridge pub. The monks at nearby Kirkstead Abbey were smelting iron from around 1160, the rest of the history of this area is heavily influenced by Industrial developments, especially in iron, steel and coal.

The Walker family had ironworks at nearby Masbrough, they produced among other things, many of the cannon that were used on Lord Nelson's ships.

Some famous landmarks: Thundercliffe Grange 1770s ? Keppels column built in 1778, by the Marquis of Rockingham, built to commemorate the acquittal of Admiral Keppel on charges of Treason.

Kimberworth Manor House built in 1694[1]