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Parishes & Churches
The churches mentioned here are Church of England (Anglican). Rotherham is part of the Diocese of Sheffield. The diocese is split into several deaneries; I think that there are three deaneries within the Borough of Rotherham, but some odd parishes may belong to other deaneries; I can't be sure from my research. The deaneries consist of a number of parishes, districts that have their own church and minister. At least this applied until recent times but these days a minister may have the cure of several parishes, particularly where the congregation is small.
The area covered by the administrative borough of Rotherham originally consisted of several parishes, the Parish of Rotherham being in charge of a large area around the centre of town. As the population increased during in the 19th Century it became obvious that All Saints Church in Rotherham could no longer minister to the outlying districts. New churches were built, first as chapels of ease, but later becoming parish churches. Some of these later closed and were demolished as the population migrated to new areas. I am unsure of how many other parishes there were as parishes can be funny things and I know that part of Rawmarsh was actually within the Parish of Ecclesfield. I think that this is too arcane a subject to pursue here so contact the Diocese of Sheffield if you need further information.
All Hallows
Address:- Harthill, Sheffield. All Saints Church
Address:- Worksop Road, Aston, Sheffield. All Saints (Laughton-en-le-Morthen with Throapham)
Elegant church with magnificent spire soaring to 187ft. Saxon porticus doorway, Norman chancel and 14th century nave. See fine stone carvings, green men, interesting monuments and medieval font. Address:- Laughton en le Morthen, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S25 1YF.All Saints (Wath Parish Church)
Grade I listed Norman church, parts dating back from 1150 with a Lady Chapel added around 1300. All Saints has an impressive collection of painted roof bosses, many with faces and some green men. Other features include a corbel table from the Norman church, stone carvings and stone coffins in this gem of a church. Address:- Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 7RD.Brampton Church (Christchurch)
Address:- Christchurch Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 873210. Christ Church
Address:- Swallownest, Sheffield. Church of the Ascension
Address:- Maltby, Rotherham. Eastwood View Parish Church
Address:- Eastwood View, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 839842. Holy Trinity
Address:- Dalton Lane, Dalton, Rotherham. Holy Trinity Thorpe and Scholes
The church was built between 1837 and 1839 to serve the expanding population of the area. Open Tues and Thurs 9am - 12noon contact 44 (0)114 2463487. Visit the website www.thorpeandscholes.org. Address:- Sough Hall Avenue, Thorpe Hesley.Holy Trinity
Address:- Ulley, Rotherham. Holy Trinity
Address:- Church Drive, Wentworth, Rotherham. Rotherham Minster, Rotherham formerly All Saints Church.
St. Alban's
Address:- Wickersley, Rotherham. St. Andrew's
This was built in 1885. Address:- Brinsworth, Rotherham.St. Bartholomew's
Address:- Church Lane, Maltby Tel. 01079 812684. St. Cuthbert's
Address:- Sitwell Park Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham. St. Francis'
Address:- Main Street, Bramley, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 702828. St. George's
St George's was built in 1841 and in 1847 Woodsetts became a separate ecclesiastical parish. Address:- Woodsetts, Sheffield.St. Helen's
Address:- Treeton, Rotherham. St. James'
Address:- Anston, Sheffield. St. James' (Clifton)
St James is a modern church, wide and spacious, built in 1937 to serve the newly-created estate of East Dene. Address:- Cambridge Street, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 836308.St. James'
Address:- Ravenfield, Rotherham. St John the Baptist
Grade II listed, dating back to 1100. Address:- Doncaster Road, Hooton Roberts, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4PF.St John the Baptist Church
Early 13th century church built on site of an ancient well. Tower, font and clerestory dating from 15th century. Address:- St Johns Road, Throapham, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S25 1YL.St. John the Baptist
Address:- Wales, Sheffield. St. Leonard's
The third church on this site. The present building dates mainly from 1868. It was an enlargement of the 1785 church. See the old front, beautiful stained glass and the Athorpe family chapel. The church also has an impressive miners memorial screen. Address:- Church Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 2LT.St. Leonard's
Address:- Church View, Thrybergh, Rotherham. St Margaret's
Address:- Swinton, Rotherham. St. Martin's
Address:- Firbeck, Rotherham. St. Mary's
Address:- St Mary's Drive, Catcliffe, Rotherham. St. Mary's
Address:- Greasbrough, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 551288. St. Mary Magdalene's
Address:- Rectory Drive, Whiston, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 364430. St. Mary the Virgin, (Rawmarsh with Parkgate)
Address:- High Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 527381. St. Nicholas'
Address:- Ryecroft, Rawmarsh, Rotherham. St. Paul's
Address:- Kimberworth Rd, Masbrough, Rotherham. St. Peter's
Address:- Letwell, Rotherham. St. Peter's
Address:- Thorpe Salvin, Rotherham. St. Peter's
Address:- Top Tree Way, Thrybergh, Rotherham. St. Peter and St. Paul's
Fantastic 11th century small village church and churchyard, with 14th century chancel and 15th century tower. Original horse box pews and Todwick Byble (1639). Address:- Lindleys Croft, Todwick, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 1HN.St. Simon and St. Jude
Address:- Thurcroft, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 542261. St. Thomas'
Address:- Highthorn Road, Kilnhurst, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 589674. St. Thomas'
Built 1843. Address:- Kimberworth, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 554441.
Churches closed in 2006 St Barnabas, Broom Valley and Church of the Venerable Bede, Maltby. I am unsure if this is a complete list. There is a church at Eastwood which is unlisted and may no longer be sanctified. Could be others.
Photographs of Some of Rotherham Churches, Chapels and Other Places of Worship can be found at Rotherham Pictures >> Places of Worship and Places of Worship 2.
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