Timeline
A history of Rossington is presently being developed on a time line matrix. It is available by clicking here
Research shows that from the 12th century Rossington became the 'bread basket' of Doncaster. The highest rental income in the Doncaster Borough came from Rossington Estates.
However Doncaster Corporation got into financial difficulties on more than one occasion and had to sell off Rossington Estates. Several sales took place, the major one occuring in 1836 to James Browne of Harehills, Leeds for £92500.
Key Dates / Events :
11th Century
During William the Conquorer reign Nigel De Fossard held the manor of Doncaster, Wheatley, Sandal, Cantley and Rossington
1205
Doncaster almost totally destroyed by fire
13th Century
Henry III grants Peter De Mauley the Third free warren in all his demesne lands in Rossington (and Doncaster, Sandal, Wheatley, Hexthorpe)
14th Century
Edward III restored Rossington (& others) to Margeret, widow of Peter Mauley the 5th
1584
Doncaster Corporation rights over Rossington Park determined
1622
Petition to King James Ist about ownership of Rossington, Doncaster, Hexthorpe
1631
Rossington Bridge built
1708
James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died 30/1/1708, buried at Rossington Church Yard
1786
The new court house at Rossington was built, and in the next and succeeding year the principal part of that town with the New Inn at Rossington Bridge
1836
Rossington Estate sold by Doncaster Corporation to James Browne Esquire of Hare Hills near Leeds for £92500.
DONCASTER MBC ARCHIVES
An extract from Doncaster MBC Archives on Rossington is available : Doncaster MBC Rossington Archive