15th Century
1400s - An early trading route (a great trackway running from the Midlands) crosses the Crags and fords the River Don near what becomes Denaby Main. From 1487 - Bell Pits (a crude and dangerous method of mining coal and [READ MORE]
14th Century
1370 - First recorded ferry between Old Denaby and Mexbrough. Pathway across the Crags to the ferry links St Peter's Church, Conisbrough and St John the Baptist Church, Mexbrough. Route probably skirted Lady's Valley, with another pathway alone what is [READ MORE]
12th Century
The Church of St John the Baptist built at Mexbrough in the 1100s.
11th Century
Conisbrough Castle built following William's conquest of Britain in 1066
8th Century
680-750AD - St Peter's Church built at Conisbrough, utilising a single central nave.
To 3rd Century
43-410AD - Romans are believed to have erected an observation tower on the top of the Crags overlooking the Don crossing at the Roman Ricknield Street track, linking the Midlands and the North-East via Adwick-le-Street.