This change is to accommodate an expanding neighbouring ward of Rother Vale - that includes a new mainly private housing estate of Waverley which has around 3,800 homes with its own school and lake frontage.

Remains thought to be part of the Roman road called Icknield Street, which passed the fort, were discovered on White Hill in 1948, between Brinsworth and Canklow.

[3] In addition, walls of buildings were traced including what may have been a temple platform,[2] and pottery dating from the late 2nd and 3rd centuries was found.

[3] This area has been suggested by historian Michael Wood as one of the possible locations for the Battle of Brunanburh, which took place in 937, although he also strongly believes it to be near Burghwallis, outside of Doncaster.

[citation needed] The village grew in the 19th century as coal mines were sunk in the surrounding area, and by 1891 the population was 1,656.