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Wombwell, Yorkshire

Wombwell is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The town was formerly the home to two collieries. The two 19th-century chapels in Wombwell Cemetery are both listed buildings. The town is within the council area of Barnsley.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.521961,-1.397699
Grid Reference: SE 4003 0297
Council Area: Barnsley CA
Strategic Authority Area: South Yorkshire SA
Police Area: South Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 50425
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wombwell,_Yorkshire_50425

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