Laughton & Throapham

About

Laughton & Throapham is a rural area in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The villages are surrounded by farmland and open countryside, offering a quiet setting away from urban centres. Laughton-en-le-Morthen, the larger of the two, has a mix of historic buildings, including St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Throapham is smaller, with a more scattered settlement pattern.

The area is primarily residential, with local amenities centred around Laughton, including a village hall and a primary school. Transport links include the A57, providing connections to Sheffield and Worksop. The surrounding countryside features walking routes, such as paths along the Chesterfield Canal. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with fields and woodlands shaping the landscape. The area retains a traditional village character, with limited commercial development.