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Human settlement in England
Rixon
Rixon is located in DorsetRixonRixonLocation within Dorset
OS grid referenceST7914
Unitary authority
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSturminster Newton
Postcode districtDT10
Dialling code01258
PoliceDorset
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Dorset
50°55′44″N 2°17′56″W / 50.929°N 02.299°W / 50.929; -02.299

Rixon is a village near Sturminster Newton in Dorset, England.

The village's transport links are currently provided by Damory Coaches, services 369 between Blandford Forum and Yeovil, and 309 between Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury.

Etymology

The name Rixon was derived from the Old English word risc, "rushes", and survives as Rix and Rex in the dialects of Dorset, Somerset and Devon.

References

  1. Rixon Coat of Arms / Rixon Family Crest


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