The village of Ruishton is close to the River Tone and took its name from the rushes that grew there. It's only two and a half miles from the County Town of Taunton but the pace of life is much more relaxed and tranquil.
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Cheats Road
Cheats Road from the junction of Barton Lane with the Old School bell...
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Cheats Road
One of these cottages is named Orchard View but the view now is just modern...
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Cheats Road
This telephone box is following the national trend of no longer being able to...
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Cheats Road
Looking towards Dinhams Farmhouse.
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Georgian House
This house which is believed to be Georgian is in Cheats Road.
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The Ruishton Inn
The Ruishton Inn from Cheats Road.
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The Ruishton Inn
The Ruishton Inn is on the corner of Cheats Road and Church Lane.
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Acland Farm
Acland Farm is in Bushy Cross Lane.
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Crossroads
Looking towards Cheats Road from Ruishton Lane with Bushy Cross Lane on the...
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The Old School
The Parochial School known as Bell House, was erected in 1861 at a cost of...
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St. George's Church
The building of the West Tower begun in 1533 and still remains...
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The Church Cross
The remains of the Church Cross stands beside the old yew tree in the...
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The Church Tower
The Church Clock was made in 1882 by Smith's of Derby. There are...
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The Porch
The South Porch dates from the 15th century.
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The South Door
The Medievel very heavy wooden door in the South Porch.
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Coat of Arms
The Royal Coat of Arms, over the South Door, was in use between 1603 and 1707.
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The Font
The unusual Font was carved in about 1380.
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The Pulpit
The Pulpit of finely carved oak was presented by Robert and Marion...
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Memorial Plaque
On the Plaque you will see the letters A.M.D.G. which stands for...
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The Squint
Looking from the South Aisle the double Squint enables members of the...
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The Squint
Viewed from the Altar,the unusual double Squint which looks like small...
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The Altar
Behind the Altar is the Reredos which contains panels from the...
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The Nave
Looking from the Altar. During the Victorian restoration the old box...
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The Church Organ
The Church Organ was built in 1913 by George Osmond and given to the...
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River Walk
There is a very pleasant short walk from Ruishton to the village of...
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