Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Mexborough within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Mexborough, town, par., and township with ry. sta., S. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, on Dearne and Dove Canal, 7½ miles SW. of Doncaster and 11¼ NE. of Sheffield - par., 2367 ac., pop. 7950; town and township, 1293 ac., pop. 6319; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank, 1 news-paper; has large potteries and ironworks.
A village in Strafforth hundred, in the county of Yorkshire.