Tarrant Rushton
| Tarrant Rushton | |
| Dorset | |
|---|---|
 Parish church of Saint Mary | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST937058 |
| Data | |
| Population: | 80 |
| Post town: | Blandford Forum |
| Postcode: | DT11 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Dorset |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North Dorset |
Tarrant Rushton is a village in northern Dorset, sitting in the Tarrant Valley about three miles east of Blandford Forum. In 2013 the civil parish had an estimated population of 80.
The ancient church of St Mary is built of flint and stone and parts of it date from Norman times.
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.
To the east of the village is Tarrant Rushton Airfield. It was built during the Second World War, in which it played a vital role, and remained in use until 1980.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Tarrant Rushton) |
- Tarrant Rushton Files: Open Parish Clerks