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About Platts Common

Platts Common lies in South Yorkshire's former coalfield, surrounded by similar industrial settlements like Hoyland and Jump. Access is straightforward via the A6135 from Barnsley or the M1 at Junction 36. The area has adapted well to modern needs with over 100 EV charging points nearby. The preserved Elsecar Heritage Railway runs steam trains along former colliery tracks.

Where is Platts Common on the map?

Platts Common is in England, at 53.509, -1.442 - about 12 km south-east of Pogmoor.

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The closest airport to Platts Common is Leeds Bradford Airport, 59 km (about 56 min by car). Other airports nearby: Manchester Airport.

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