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Thorne, Yorkshire

Thorne is a market town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Notable buildings include the 12th-century church of St Nicholas and Peel Hill Castle, the earthwork remains of a Norman motte. The town is within the council area of Doncaster.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.611037,-0.96094996
Grid Reference: SE 6884 1322
Civil Parish: Thorne CP
Council Area: Doncaster CA
Strategic Authority Area: South Yorkshire SA
Police Area: South Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 44530
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thorne,_Yorkshire_44530

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