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South Clifton

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South Clifton — village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district, Nottinghamshire, England.

South Clifton, towns & cities in Nottinghamshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Swinderby · 7.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Clifton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 302 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district, Nottinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 53.2248°, -0.7704°.

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From the Wikipedia article

South Clifton is a village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England. It is 11 miles north of Newark-on-Trent. With the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 326, this fell to 308 at the 2021 census. The parish touches Thorney, Girton, Fledborough, Wigsley, Marnham, Normanton on Trent, Spalford and North Clifton.

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Background

History

The name "Clifton" means 'Cliff farm/settlement'. North and South Clifton were recorded in the Domesday Book as Cliftone/Cliftune/Cli(s)tone. South Clifton was a township in the parish of North Clifton, it became a separate parish in 1866. On the 25th of March 1885 an area of Marnham parish was transferred to the parish.

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Coordinates
53.2248, -0.7704
County
Nottinghamshire
Parish
South Clifton
Postcode
NG23 7AG
Parliamentary constituency
Newark
Population
302
Nearest railway station
Swinderby7.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Clifton?
South Clifton is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG23 7AG), in the parish of South Clifton.
Is South Clifton free to visit?
Yes, South Clifton is free to enter.
How do I get to South Clifton?
The nearest railway station is Swinderby, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG23 7AG.