Silkstone is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England.

[4] Silkstone parish originally included Cawthorne, West Bretton, Cumberland, Barnsley, Dodworth, Stainborough, Thurgoland, and Hoylandswaine.

The Grade II listed Noblethorpe Hall near the village was built in the early 19th century for the Clarke family (local colliery owners).

[citation needed] Pot House Hamlet is located below Silkstone Church and was the site of an 18th-century pottery and 17th century glassworks.

The Wagonway runs through Silkstone to the neighbouring village Cawthorne, and was used as a route for the transportation of coal from the nearby mines.

One of the most notable events in the history of the village was the Huskar Pit Disaster, which occurred on 4 July 1838 when a freak storm flooded part of the mine, killing 26 children, the youngest was 7 years, the oldest 17.

Notable buildings include Knabbe's Hall which was built in the late 17th century for William and Elizabeth Wood of Wortley Forge.

[10] Silkstone Common house prices are high due to the local amenities and close proximity to Penistone Grammar School.