Built-up area in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.891, -1.078 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 62 33 |
| Population: | 245 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Normanton-on-the-Wolds is a small, quietly picturesque village and civil parish in the district of Rushcliffe, within Nottinghamshire in England. It sits in gently undulating arable countryside a short drive south of Nottingham, and feels very much part of the county’s rural fringe: narrow lanes, farmed fields and a scattering of historic houses give it a distinctly village character rather than a suburban feel.
The settlement is small and largely residential, with agriculture still visible in the surrounding landscape and many residents commuting into nearby towns and the city. Historically the village has medieval roots and retains a village church and a compact layout; the social life tends to centre on local gatherings and community activities rather than commercial amenities, which are found in the neighbouring larger villages and towns.
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