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Rossington sits about five miles south of Doncaster, and while it grew significantly around the local colliery during the 20th century, it has transitioned into a well-connected residential hub. The village is effectively divided into "Old Rossington," which retains a more traditional feel around the 12th-century St Michael's Church, and the larger "New Rossington" estate built to serve the former pits. Geographically, it is bordered by the River Torne and the ancient woodlands of Holmes Carr Great Wood, providing plenty of walking routes right on the doorstep. The opening of the Great Yorkshire Way link road has changed the local dynamics significantly, offering almost immediate access to the M18 and making the commute into Sheffield or Leeds much more practical than it used to be. It’s a self-contained place with its own supermarkets, schools, and a strong sense of identity, still very much shaped by the brick-built terraces and green spaces that define this part of South Yorkshire.