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