Masbrough

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Masbrough
Masbrough (South Yorkshire)
Masbrough

Masbrough shown within South Yorkshire
Population (2001)
Metropolitan borough Rotherham
Metropolitan county South Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ROTHERHAM
Postcode district S60
Dialling code 01709
Police South Yorkshire
Fire South Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
European Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament Rotherham
List of places: UKEnglandYorkshire

Coordinates: 53°25′51″N 1°22′23″W / 53.4309, -1.3731

Masbrough is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Rotherham town centre.

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[edit] Schools

The Masbrough community is served by Thornhill Primary School, with secondary provision being provided by Winterhill School in nearby Kimberworth.

[edit] Places of Worship

There are two Christian churches in the Masbrough community. St Bede's Roman Catholic Church and Rotherham Assemblies of God Pentecostal Church, both are located on Station Road. The Jamia Mosque on College Road serves the local Islamic community.

[edit] Sport

Masbrough is the home of Millmoor, the stadium of Second Division football club, Rotherham United.

[edit] Landmarks