Monk Bretton is a small village in South Yorkshire, about two miles north‑east of Barnsley town centre, offering a rural setting close to a larger town.
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Monk Bretton is a village in South Yorkshire, England. It lies approximately two miles north‑east from Barnsley town centre. Until 1974 it was in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The village is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and is situated within the South Yorkshire postcode district S71. As a small settlement, it offers a quiet, rural character while remaining within easy reach of the amenities and services available in the nearby town of Barnsley. Residents benefit from the close proximity to the town centre, allowing convenient access to shops, transport links and other facilities, while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere typical of a village environment. The historical context of the area, having been part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, reflects its longstanding local identity within the region.