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The Frickley Colliery heritage, the mining community identity, and a West Yorkshire former colliery town between Pontefract and Doncaster
A little history
South Elmsall grew around Frickley Colliery — one of the largest collieries in Yorkshire. The mining community has strong identity and pride. The town is in the Five Towns area between Pontefract and Doncaster.
The Five Towns area has strong local character. Pontefract is close for wider amenities. The community has good local identity.
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Frequently asked questions
South Elmsall is a place in West Yorkshire known for the Frickley Colliery heritage, the mining community identity, and a West Yorkshire former colliery town between Pontefract and Doncaster. South Elmsall grew around Frickley Colliery — one of the largest collieries in Yorkshire. The population is around 16,000.
The town has local cafes and food. Pontefract and Doncaster are close for wider food choice.
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Roam covers South Elmsall and the surrounding area in West Yorkshire, including South Kirkby, North Elmsall, Upton, Hemsworth, Kirkby, Moorthorpe, Clayton and Badsworth.
