Herringthorpe
See Whiston Web
An early reference to Herringthorpe 23 September. 1584 when William Linley of Hearingthorpe in Whyston, yeoman, sold closes in Dalton and Thribergh to Sir Godfrey Foliambe. Source: Archives
2nd century pottery was found in 1941, on the edge of Herringthorpe Playing Fields/Middle Lane.
A 1st century Roman coin was found in 1952 - Herringthorpe Playing Fields.
Described in 1822 as being in the township and parish of Whiston; 2 miles from Rotherham.
Websites
Whiston website
