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MAPPLEWELL, a village in Darton township and parish, W. R. Yorkshire; 3 miles NNW of Barnsley. It stands on an acclivity.; is scattered and populous; has a post office under Barnsley, two chemical works, and some nail-making establishments; and shares in the employment of extensive neighbouring collieries.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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Feature Description: | "a village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Darton AP/CP Yorkshire AncC |
Place: | Mapplewell |
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