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  2. localhistories.org › a-history-of-northamptonA History of Northampton - Local Histories

    Mar 14, 2021 · Gradually the name changed to Northampton. When they occupied Eastern England in the late 9th century the Danes turned Northampton into a stronghold called a burh. They dug a ditch around the settlement and erected an earth rampart with a wooden palisade on top.

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    Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; [3] the population of its overall urban area was recorded as 249,093 in the 2021 census. [1] Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates to the Bronze Age, Romans and Anglo-Saxons.

  4. www.britannica.com › place › Northampton-EnglandNorthampton | England, Map, & Population | Britannica

    Sep 19, 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.

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  5. facts.net › world › cities31 Facts About Northampton

    Sep 21, 2024 · Discover 31 fascinating facts about Northampton, from its rich history to its stunning landmarks and vibrant cultural scene. Uncover the hidden gems of this charming city in the heart of England.

  6. www.northantslive.news › news › historyNorthamptonshire town names and where they originated from

    Feb 12, 2022 · But how did each of the county's towns and cities get their names, and what did they used to be called? We have taken a look at the origin and meaning of place names in Northamptonshire and compiled a detailed list in alphabetical order below.

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  8. www.british-history.ac.uk › rchme › northantsThe Development of Northampton - British History Online

    Northampton probably owed much of its growth to its geographical situtation in the middle of the country and astride important routes. This strategic position was probably consolidated by the marriage of Waltheof, the Saxon earl of Northampton, to King William's niece, the Countess Judith.

  9. www.francisfrith.com › northampton › historyRead about the history of Northampton and see specially ...

    Memories. History. Nearby Places. Northampton prospered as a river port and trading centre in Anglo-Saxon times, despite being burnt in 1010 by a Danish army under the command of one Thorkil, and burnt again in 1065 by the rebellious northern earls Edwin and Morcar as part of their revolt against the then Earl of Northumbria, Tostig.