Rufford, Nottinghamshire

Rufford, in Nottinghamshire, is the site of two villages whose inhabitants were evicted in the 12th century. Cistercian monasteries were established and the monks wished to ensure their isolation.[1][2]

Rufford
Rufford is located in Nottinghamshire
Rufford
Rufford
Location within Nottinghamshire
OS grid referenceSK 64358 64675
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWARK
Postcode districtNG22
Dialling code0115
PoliceNottinghamshire
FireNottinghamshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

The village features Rufford Abbey, a large country estate.[3] Rufford Mill Ford, is located in the village.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Rufford Country Park (part)". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  2. "Map of Rufford Country Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  3. "A history of Rufford Abbey and Country Park". 3 October 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  4. Sanderson, David. "Online videos of wild drivers lead Nottinghamshire county council to close Rufford ford". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 11 January 2023.


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