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Northamptonshire (/ n ɔːr ˈ θ æ m p t ə n ʃ ɪər,-ʃ ər /; abbreviated Northants.) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire to the south and Warwickshire to the west.
May 23, 2024 · Northamptonshire, administrative and historic county in the East Midlands of England. The administrative county comprises seven districts: Daventry, East Northamptonshire, South Northamptonshire, and the boroughs of Corby, Kettering, Northampton, and Wellingborough. The historic county encompasses.
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Discover the rural charm, historic towns and stately homes of Northamptonshire, the 'Rose of The Shires'. Find accommodation, food and drink, events, attractions and things to do in this comprehensive guide.
It is the county town of Northamptonshire and the administrative centre of the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire. The town is situated on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham.
Discover Northamptonshire's countryside, heritage, and culture with VisitEngland. Explore Elizabethan mansions, deer parks, canals, and more in this water-filled county.
The history of Northamptonshire spans the same period as English history . Prehistory. Much of Northamptonshire's countryside appears to have remained somewhat intractable with regards to early human occupation, resulting in an apparently sparse population and relatively few finds from the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. [1] .
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May 21, 2024 · Northampton, town and borough, administrative and historic county of Northamptonshire, in the Midlands region of England. Originating about 1100 as a walled town, Northampton was granted its first charter in 1189. Its walls were demolished because the town sided with Parliament in the English Civil Wars.
