A once tiny settlement consisting of but a few farms and barn buildings, over the 20th and 21st centuries the hamlet grew substantially and consequently is now a quiet residential area popular with commuters to the nearby town of Rotherham and the city of Sheffield.

The growth was in part due to the opening of Kiveton Park coal pit[2] in 1864, the slag heap of which can still clearly be seen to the North-East of the hamlet.

With the village situated on a slight ridge the inhabitants also enjoy fantastic views over Sheffield (c.10–15 miles away) and to the hills of the Peak District beyond.

It was allegedly hit by a V-2 rocket (most likely heading towards the steel factories of Sheffield) in the Second World War.

A crater can be seen on a nearby hill, however reports are sketchy at best and must be viewed with some degree of scepticism.