Rufford, Nottinghamshire

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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
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Nottinghamshire
53°10′30″N 1°02′13″W / 53.175°N 1.037°W / 53.175; -1.037Coordinates: 53°10′30″N 1°02′13″W / 53.175°N 1.037°W / 53.175; -1.037

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.


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