Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Askern within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Askern, township and vil. with ry. sta., Campsall par., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, 6¼ miles N. of Doncaster, 858 ac., pop. 548; P.O., T.O. It is much frequented for its medicinal springs.