Jump is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England.

Until 1974, Jump was part of the Wombwell Urban District, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Jump came under the Hoyland STD dialling code area 022 674 until around 1980.

History

Flints from the late Mesolithic have been found in the Roebuck Hill area, along with Neolithic and Bronze Age material. No evidence of permanent settlement has been found from these periods. Pre-Roman Iron Age settlement of the area is known of because of post-holes, indicating the presence of a late-Iron Age roundhouse. A locally made beehive quern is one of many artefacts found at the site. Later Post-Medieval use of the site shows the construction of a kiln, possibly used to produce iron.

Amenities

The parish church is St George's, in the Diocese of Sheffield.

Jump has a Working Mens Club and a small selection of pubs:

  • The Flying Dutchman
  • The Coach And Horses
  • The Wellington Inn

Also, the village hosts a traditional Fish and Chip shop, and world famous Percy Turners' Butcher's Shop, a hairdresser salon, a convenience store and a Post Office. Recently opening in the village is a Sure Start nursery school, which is in the centre of the village. The village also has a local school for young children, Jump Primary School.

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Jump St George's Church April 2017.jpg|St George's Church

Jump Flying Dutchman April 2017.jpg|The Flying Dutchman

Jump The Wellington April 2017.jpg|The Wellington

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Sport

Two football teams from the village have competed in the FA Cup: Jump Working Mens Club F.C. (season 1920–21)

References

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  • Jump Primary School