Thoroton

Coordinates: 53°00′N 0°52′W / 53.0°N 0.86°W / 53.0; -0.86

Thoroton is a small village located in the parish of Thoroton in Rushcliffe, Nottingham, England, and lies along the banks of the River Smite, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) miles northwest of Bingham, and adjacent to Scarrington, Hawksworth, Sibthorpe, Orston and Aslockton.

Thoroton has a population of 110 and was granted conservation area status in 1974. It is served by St Helena's Church. It is bounded by the A46 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west, the A1 3 miles (4.8 km) to the east and the A52 road 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south.

Charles Falconer, Baron Falconer of Thoroton takes his name from part of his wife's name and her family home is near Thoroton. The family also owns property in the village, which they let.

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