Winthrop Gardens is a one-acre community garden in Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, run by volunteers. It features a sensory and peaceful garden, a café, plant sales, and a "Curiosity Corner" with donated items. The garden is accessible and wheelchair-friendly.

Address: Second Lane, off Morthen Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1EE, UK.

Phone: +44 7397 039226.

Website: winthropgardens.org.uk.

Garden features

A variety of plants: The one-acre garden, located on the site of a former water treatment works, is cultivated by volunteers.

Diverse areas: It includes an herbaceous border, a rose and wisteria pergola, and a bee and butterfly garden.

Ornamental trees: The garden also features a selection of ornamental trees, including a Ginkgo biloba and a New Zealand garden section.

Brampton-en-le-Morthen is a small, historic village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is known for its peaceful, rural character and historic buildings, including the 12th-century Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

Location and Geography

The village is located in the Rotherham district, south-east of the town of Rotherham and east of Sheffield. It lies within the civil parish of Thurcroft.

History and Etymology

Name Origin: The name Brampton comes from the Old English words "Brom tun," meaning "the village where broom grew". The appended "en-le-Morthen" is derived from the local district name "Morthen," which means "moorland assembly" in Old Norse, or potentially "place of death" or "secret council".

Ancient Origins: The settlement's origins date back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and it was recorded in the Domesday Book.

Medieval Period: The village has a rich history, with some buildings dating back to the Tudor period (around 1550). There is a medieval cross in the village, and the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a Grade I listed building.

Historical Significance: The "Morthen" area is thought by some historians to be a possible location for the Battle of Brunanburh in 937 AD, a major battle between Saxon and Viking/Celtic forces.