Cadeby is a village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. The population at the census of 2011 was 203.[1] It is about five miles west of Doncaster, and four miles east of Mexborough.
| Cadeby | |
|---|---|
| Village and civil parish | |
 The Cadeby Inn | |
  Cadeby Location within the City of Doncaster  Cadeby Location within South Yorkshire | |
| Area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| Population | 203 (2001 Census) |
| • Density | 116/sq mi (45/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SE5100 |
| Civil parish |
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| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DONCASTER |
| Postcode district | DN5 |
| Dialling code | 01709 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
History edit
The manor of Cadeby was held in medieval times by the Norman baronial Fitzwilliam family, and later by their descendants, the Copley baronets.[2] Later, it was inherited by barrister Thomas Levett, a native of High Melton, who sold to his brother, York barrister John Levett, who in turn sold it to Edmund Hastings, Esq., of Plumtree, Nottinghamshire.[3]
Cadeby Quarry edit
Close to the village is Cadeby Quarry, a site of special scientific interest, which was notified in 1977 for its geological interest. The site covers 240 acres (97 hectares) of the old quarry.[4] It is one of 35 sites of special scientific interest in South Yorkshire.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ "RotherhamWeb, rotherhamweb.co.uk". Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ Cooke of Wheatley Muniments, Sheffield Archives, The National Archives, nationalarchives.gov.uk
- ^ Cadeby Quarry Natural England. Retrieved on 12 February 2009
External links edit
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