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Barnby Dun sits about five miles northeast of Doncaster, positioned where the River Don meets the Stainforth and Keadby Canal. It’s a village defined largely by its relationship with the water and the old industrial landscape; the massive cooling towers of the former Thorpe Marsh Power Station long dominated the skyline until their demolition, leaving the nearby nature reserve as a quiet spot for walking. The village retains a traditional core around the 14th-century Church of St Peter and Paul, though it has grown considerably with mid-century and modern housing. It’s a practical location for getting around, as the local railway station at Kirk Sandall is within walking distance for many, providing a direct link into Doncaster and towards Sheffield or Hull. Life here tends to revolve around a few established focal points, including the local primary school, a couple of traditional pubs, and the lift bridge over the canal, which remains a distinctive, functional piece of local engineering.