Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Colonel Thomas Rainsborough

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 8, 2026

1. Colonel Thomas Rainsborough Marker

Inscription. In October 1648, Colonel Thomas Rainsborough, a Parliamentarian, was lodging in what was the Crown Inn which was opposite this location. He was on his way to the siege at Pontefract Castle. Royalist soldiers from Pontefract came to Doncaster with the intention of kidnapping him to use him as a hostage to gain the release of a comrade. They bungled the kidnap and Rainsborough was accidentally killed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1648.

Location. 53° 31.473′ N, 1° 8.049′ W. Marker is in Doncaster, England, in South Yorkshire. It is on Baxter Gate, on the left when traveling east. The marker is a small portion of a larger informational sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19-21 Baxter Gate, Doncaster, England DN1 1RE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clock Corner (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mansion House (about 150 meters away); Bell Brothers Jewelers (about 180 meters away); Silver Street (about 210 meters away); Doncaster Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sir Nigel Gresley 1876-1941 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sir Nigel Gresley (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doncaster.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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