Silverstone, Administrative district in West Northamptonshire, England.
Silverstone is a civil parish and village in West Northamptonshire, stretching across rural countryside between Towcester and the M1 and M40 motorway junction. The settlement houses Silverstone Park, which contains more than 80 engineering and technology companies that shape the local economy.
The settlement first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the names Silvestone and Selvestone, tracing its roots to early Anglo-Saxon settlement. This early record demonstrates continuous human presence in the area for over a thousand years.
St Michael's Church, with its Gothic Revival style, stands at the heart of the village and marks its religious identity. The building serves as a gathering place and remains a focal point for those passing through the settlement.
The village sits near the M1 and M40 motorways, making it easily accessible by car, though services within the village center remain limited. The White Horse Inn serves as the main dining option, while Silverstone Park houses the main visitor attractions and employment hubs.
The area maintains a historical connection to the timber trade through active woodyard operations and proximity to Whittlewood forest, which has supplied resources for centuries. This link to forestry and craftsmanship gives the place a distinctive economic continuity.
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