Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire extends across 2,364 square kilometers of rolling countryside, encompassing both urban settlements and rural landscapes between eight neighboring counties.

The region holds numerous Iron Age hill-forts and Roman remains, marking early settlements of Celtic tribes before becoming part of the Danelaw in the ninth century.

The region maintains strong connections to motorsport through Silverstone Circuit while featuring multiple medieval churches and historical market towns across its territory.

The M1 motorway runs through Northamptonshire, connecting the county to London and Leeds, with regular train services operating from multiple stations.

The River Nene flows northeast through the county, supporting various wetland habitats and providing natural drainage from the western hills to The Wash.

Location: East Midlands

Capital city: Northampton

Website: https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/

Shares border with: Buckinghamshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire

Website: https://northamptonshire.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.30000,-0.80000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06