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Deepcar lies to the south-west of the River Don and Little Don River and near to the former junction of the Woodhead Line, and from where the inspiration for the development name has been derived. The railway operated from 1846 to 1959.

It is located on the eastern edge of Stocksbridge town and is renowned by archaeologists worldwide who are interested in its Mesolithic period (Middle Stone Age, c. 9,500BC – 4,000BC). The area also has a potential Romano-British settlement that has been identified near to the riverbanks.

Fox Glen is an Area of Natural History Interest and Local Wildlife Site located to the North of Woodhead Park. Originally called the Clough, it has an interesting history and, after falling into disrepair, and with the help of the local community, has been restored to a thriving woodland full of flora and fauna.

The village and nearby Stocksbridge provide everything you could need for day-to-day life. A village shop, post office, medical centre, pubs, and eateries - there’s even a garage, hairdressers, beauty parlour, sports shop and a vet!

For food lovers there are plenty of opportunities in Stocksbridge with a varied choice of independent food and drink producers. Cafés, pubs, and restaurants cater for all taste buds, from traditional fish and chips to Italian, Indian and Chinese cuisine.

Nearby Fox Valley retail park is home to some lovely independent stores with a bridal salon, family butchers and boutique department store. You’ll also find several high street shops including EE, Jojo Maman Bebe, Holland and Barrett, Aldi, Iceland, Boots and Sports Direct.

The area boasts opportunities for many leisure activities with nearby Stocksbridge offering a golf club, football club, rugby club, tennis club, bowling club and cricket club. Stocksbridge Community and Leisure Centre is one of the largest community run centres in the area with a swimming pool and gym, sports clubs, and a cafe. The nearest cinema is at Penistone, around four miles away.

“In that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster. The remains of this extensive wood are still to be seen at the noble seats of Wentworth, of Warncliffe Park, and around Rotherham. Here haunted of yore the fabulous Dragon of Wantley; here were fought many of the most desperate battles during the Civil Wars of the Roses; and here also flourished in ancient times those bands of gallant outlaws, whose deeds have been rendered so popular in English song.”