Thoroton
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Coordinates: 53°00′N 0°52′W / 53.0°N 0.86°W
| Thoroton | |
  Thoroton Thoroton shown within Nottinghamshire | |
| Population | 140 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SK764425 |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Shire county | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG13 |
| Dialling code | 01949 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Thoroton is a small village located in the parish of Thoroton in Rushcliffe, Nottingham, England, and lies along the banks of the River Smite. It has a population of 110 and was granted conservation area status in 1974. It is served by St. Helena's Church, Thoroton.
It is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) miles northwest of Bingham. It is bounded by the A46 3 miles (4.8 km) west, the A1 3 miles (4.8 km) east and the A52 road 2 miles (3.2 km) south.
Charles Falconer, Baron Falconer of Thoroton the politician used to live there.
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