Welcome to Thornton Rust

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Introduction

Thornton Rust is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Yorkshire Dales about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Aysgarth, high on the south bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	783 hectares
Population	110 (2021)
Density	14 people/km2
Mean age	51.6
Ward	Yoredale
District	Richmondshire
Postcodes	DL8
ONS ID	E04007530

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Council

Contact details for Thornton Rust Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Thornton Rust Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thornton Rust Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Thornton Rust Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Thornton Rust Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thornton Rust Parish.

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Local News

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Dales village makes plans for emergencies

Published: 2nd Jun 2023

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Blocked drains caused flooding, Aysgarth councillors hear

Published: 10th Feb 2024

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Wensleydale parish councillors object to plans for former Methodist chapel

Published: 20th Apr 2023