Stocksbridge, Industrial town in Sheffield, England
Stocksbridge is an industrial town in the Sheffield area that stretches along the Little Don River valley beneath Underbank Reservoir. The settlement sits surrounded by South Yorkshire hills and lies roughly 10 miles from Sheffield city center.
Samuel Fox established a steel manufacturing facility in 1842 on a former cotton mill site, which sparked the town's industrial development. This founding laid the groundwork for transformation into a major steel production center in the region.
The town maintains its link to steelmaking heritage through music groups and theater organizations that host regular performances. These groups shape community life and reflect the long tradition of craftsmanship rooted in the region.
The Stocksbridge Bypass connects the town directly to Sheffield and Manchester with faster travel options. Regular bus services also link to surrounding communities and help you explore the wider area.
The town's steel plant specializes in producing high-grade metal components for the aerospace industry. The facility uses advanced techniques to create materials with exceptional performance properties.
Location: Sheffield
Website: http://stocksbridge-council.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.47800,-1.58800
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:11
St Mary's Church, Bolsterstone
1.2 km
Milepost Approximately 20 Metres East Of Junction With Park Drive
996 m
Guide Pillar At Junction With Peg Folly On South Side Of Junction
2.2 kmIvy Cottage
2.8 kmCastle Cottage
1.2 kmBolsterstone Castle
1.2 kmSalt Springs Farmhouse
2.9 kmLower Townend Farmhouse, Cottage And Attached Barn
1.3 km
Stocksbridge Clock Tower
330 m
Bolsterstone War Memorial
1.2 km
Unsliven Bridge, Stocksbridge
2.4 kmBarn At Peas Bloom Approximately 10 Metres To South East Of House
2 kmPot House Farm Cottages
816 mCottage And Attached Mounting Block Immediately East Of Underbank Hall
2.5 kmDwarriden Cruck Barn, Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Junction With Rushy Lane And Mill Lane
2.9 km
Milestone Approximately 400 Metres West Of Junction With Underbank Lane
2.6 kmWharncliffe Lodge
3.9 kmRomano-British settlements at Finkle Street
2.7 kmGlass furnace, Bolsterstone
837 mBarn And Cowhouse At Edge End Farm Approximately 25 Metres To South East Of Farmhouse
1.6 kmFarm Building At Pot House Farm Adjoining Farmhouse To North
834 mIron Age and Roman quern workings on Wharncliffe Rocks
2.2 kmCruck-Framed House Approximately 10 Metres To South Of Windhill Farmhouse
2.9 km
Guide Pillar At Road Junction South Of Langley Brook On North West Side Of Junction
2.6 kmUnslivenbridge Farmhouse And Attached Barn And Cowhouse
2.3 kmPorters Lodge, Bolsterstone Castle
1.2 kmBarn At Fair Hurst Farm Approximately 30 Metres To East Of House
2.4 kmStable Block To Broomhead Hall, Incorporating Farmbuildings
3.6 km
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