Parish in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.833, -2.519 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 65 37 |
Dutton is a small, sparsely populated civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. It occupies quiet, rolling countryside typical of the area, with hedgerow-lined lanes, scattered farmsteads and open fields that attract walkers and anyone looking for a rural escape within easy reach of the wider Ribble Valley landscape.
The parish has deep agricultural roots and contains a number of historic farm buildings and traditional stone houses, giving it a distinctly rural character. Community life is small and close-knit, with local governance at parish level and many residents commuting to nearby towns for work; the area’s peace, occasional local events and heritage buildings contribute to a strong local identity while the economy remains largely agricultural.
PR3 3ZQ, PR3 3XY, PR3 2XH, PR3 3XX, PR3 2YU, PR3 2YT, PR3 2ZT