Welcome to Tarrant Rushton
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Tarrant Rushton is a village and civil parish in north Dorset, England. The village is situated in the Tarrant Valley about three miles (five kilometres) east of Blandford Forum. In 2013 the civil parish had an estimated population of 80. Starting in the north east the parish adjoins Moor Crichel, Witchampton, just touches Wimborne Minster to the east, then Shapwick, Tarrant Crawford, Tarrant Keynston and Tarrant Rawston. The ancient church of St Mary is built of flint and stone and parts of it date from Norman times. The church accommodates 120 persons and the registers date from 1700. At one time there was a hospital or charity in the parish dedicated to St Leonard. There has not been a post office in the parish, but there was a parish school which in 1895 catered for 45 children. Abbey Crofts which in the 1890s had a population of 7 was transferred to Tarrant Crawford. The population in 1891 was 177. The 2,073 acres (839 hectares) are light loam and used to be mainly for cultivation of wheat. To the east of the village is Tarrant Rushton Airfield. It was built during World War II, during which it played a vital role, and remained in use until 1980.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
760 hectares |
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Population |
164 (2021) |
Density |
22 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.4 |
Ward |
Cranborne Chase |
District |
North Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT11 |
ONS ID |
E04010502 |
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Heritage
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Local News
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No local elections to be held in some areas - due to no candidates
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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Time to remember and honour the Tarrant Rushton airfield
Published: 25th May 2022