Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Rufford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Rufford.-- par. and vil. with ry. sta., SW. Lancashire, on river Douglas, 5½ m. NE. of Ormskirk, 3120 ac., pop. 905; P.O.; near vil. is Rufford Hall, seat.