The medieval settlement of Wombwell had a linear plan form along the High Street. Farm buildings were still within this polygon until the 1970s or 80s when some of the large modern shops were built. The commercial core of Wombwell became much more developed in the late 19th and early 20th century as the town was expanding due to the success of local collieries, this phase of building has been replaced within this polygon. This area would be within the medieval settlement of Wombwell. There is no legibility of the medieval buildings to the 19th century commercial core.