In 2003 the South Yorkshire Archaeological Survey found compelling evidence that these early groups of humans had been using caves and natural outcrops in Edlington wood as shelters and bases for hunting.

The Atheling being an Old English term (æþeling) used in Anglo-Saxon England to designate Princes of the Royal Dynasty who were eligible for the Kingship.

A Norman corbel table runs along the south exterior wall, with a variety of carved figures depicting grotesque beasts and human heads.

William Wrightson of Cusworth had acquired the Edlington estate in 1803 from the Molesworth family, which had owned it since the late 17th century.

Altogether, the estate as defined by deeds deposited at the National Archives comprised 557 houses and sixteen shops when completed.

The area to the south of Main Avenue was developed by an organisation called the Edlington Co-operative Tenants Ltd.

The halt's first title was originally "Edlington for Balby Doncaster" (with the words 'for' and 'Doncaster' in lettering at half size compared to the others).

Like many other railway stations across the Dearne Valley region, it consisted of beds of sleepers all set at track level.

It includes large areas of ancient woodland dating from Romano-British times and supports extremely rich plant and animal communities which reflect the site's antiquity, history of forest management, diversity of soil types and moisture conditions.

The rocks exposed in the brickpit represent the best available exposure of their type and the site is of special research interest because it enables geologists to understand the conditions of the period.

The condition of the site is generally satisfactory, but it is considered at risk of further degradation due to significant localised problems.

Viscount Molesworth was also a Member of Parliament for the West Riding of Yorkshire constituency now known as Don Valley and an Irish Peer in the House of Lords.

[23] Joe Harvey was born in Edlington on 11 June 1918 and was a two-time FA Cup winning English football player and later manager.

[24] Ronald Flowers was born in Edlington on 28 July 1934 was an English football player, most known for his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

[25] Graham Kirkham CVO was born 14 December 1944 in Edlington, and is an English businessman famous for founding sofa retailer DFS.

Currently Executive Chairman of DFS Furniture Company Ltd, Kirkham is a strong political and financial supporter of the Conservative Party, and is one of South Yorkshire's richest men, with a personal fortune estimated at £315 million.

[citation needed] Katharine Richardson (24 April 1854 – 20 August 1927) was an outstanding British female mountain climber.