Scrooby, Doncaster, DN10 6AW

Scrooby is a small village in Nottinghamshire, England, situated on the River Ryton in the Bassetlaw district. The village lies near Bawtry in South Yorkshire and is part of the DN 10 postal district. According to census data, the population was 329 in 2001, 315 in 2011, and 307 in 2021, indicating a slight decline over two decades. Historically, until 1766, Scrooby was on the Great North Road and served as a stopping‑off point for many important figures, including Elizabeth I and Cardinal Wolsey. Cardinal Wolsey stayed at the Manor House briefly after his fall from favour. The village’s small size and historic connections give it a distinct character within the region.