Thorne
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Template:GBmap Thorne is a town in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster (part of South Yorkshire, England), on the border with Lincolnshire. It lies east of the River Don, on the Stainforth Canal, and is located at approximately Template:Coor dms, at an elevation of around 5 metres above sea level.
The town is served by two railway stations: Thorne North, and Thorne South; as well as Junction 6 of the M18 motorway. The A614 road runs through the town.
The main industries in the town have traditionally been coal mining and farming, although many residents now commute to Doncaster.
Notable buildings in the town include the eleventh century parish church and the motte of Peel Hill Castle. Other attractions include the extensive Thorne Moors. Famous people from Thorne include Lesley Garrett and Thomas Crapper.
The civil parish of Thorne also takes in the village of Moorends to the north.
External links
Thorne town council (http://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk)