Moorgate

Moorgate location map

Situated south of Rotherham town centre, Moorgate takes its name from the toll gate that was situated on the approach to Rotherham until 1778.

Perhaps the first building of note to be found in Moorgate was Boston Castle, built in 1775, the castle was commissioned by the Earl of Effingham who sympathised with the Americans in their fight for independence. Apparently to show support for his colonial cousins he decreed that no tea should be quaffed in the castle. Around a century later the land was opened out and local factory owners and merchants soon realised the desirability of the area and Moorgate became what more than one Rotherham Estate Agent has described has Rotherham’s golden mile.

Although some of the grander homes have now disappeared the area is still much sought after, with the majority of accommodation being superior style detached and semi-detached housing which attracts a premium price.

Amenities in Moorgate are wide ranging and below are a few examples.

Schooling;

There are four primary schools close to the Moorgate area;

Whiston J&I

· Sitwell Junior school

· Whiston Worrygoose

· St. Mary’s Catholic school

In addition to these Rudston Preparatory school (Private)is close by.

There are two Secondary schools;

· Oakwood Technology College

· St. Bernard’s Catholic school

Thomas Rotherham Sixth Form College is situated on Boston Castle Grove in the splendid grounds of what used to be the Rotherham Grammar School.

Transport;

Moorgate has excellent road links to near and far. Moorgate road joins with the A631 at Whiston cross-roads, and the M1 junction 33 and M18 junction1 are both close by. The Sheffield Parkway is also accessed from junction 33.

Rotherham Central train station is within a couple of miles and Sheffield Airport is adjacent to the Sheffield Parkway.

Shopping;

Rotherham town centre is within easy access, and Meadowhall along with Park Gate Retail World are just a short drive away.

Leisure;

Moorgate has several good class hotels, two of which the Carlton Park Hotel and the Courtyard Hotel have fitness centres with pools’ Sports is situated at the Thomas Rotherham College and offers a gym and fitness centre as well as a sports hall that can be used for a variety of sports such as volleyball, basketball, badminton and indoor soccer.

Rotherham Moorgate Tennis Club is situated on Moorgate Avenue and for those who prefer a gentle walk in woodland, Canklow woods is right on your doorstep.

Local Government;

Moorgate falls under the auspices of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough.

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