About Kirkburton in West Yorkshire

Kirkburton is a town in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the River Dearne, in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, and had a population of 9,774 at the 2011 Census. It is the largest town in the borough and is twinned with the town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, England.

Kirkburton was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It was an urban district from 1894 to 1974, when it became part of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough.

The town has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Kirkburton means "church town" or "settlement with a church", and refers to the presence of a church in the town.

The town's church, All Saints' Church, is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The town also has a number of other Grade II listed buildings, including Kirkburton Hall, which was built in 1624.

Kirkburton is twinned with Kirkby-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, England. The two towns have a long history of close ties, and there are regular events and exchanges between the two communities.