Commercial core of Hoyland which was altered by the construction of large modern buildings in the 1980s. The High Street was dominated by smaller buildings in the 19th century. 1855 maps marked a post office, a number of inns and the Mechanics Institute. By 1893 mapping the market place had been developed. There would have been more residential properties in the polygon around this time. There was likely to be nail making forges in the area as this industry was extensive (Lewis 1848). This land would have been part of the medieval town field, which was enclosed in strips. Land north of the High Street may have been part of the medieval village. There is no legibility of the former field layout but there is partial legibility of the 19th century town.