Mapplewell is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England.

As it grew in size it began to merge with neighbouring hamlet, Staincross and ever since the histories of the villages have been linked together.

As in Staincross, nail making was an important industry in Mapplewell in the 17th century.

In 1761, John Wesley preached in Mapplewell, at a time when villagers had to go west to worship at the church in neighbouring Darton.

[2][3] The village was represented in the FA Cup by Mapplewell and Staincross Athletic F.C.