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Burton Latimer

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Burton Latimer is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 3.1 miles (5.0 km) southeast of Kettering and 4.5 miles north of Wellingborough. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,44

Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Meeting Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5546367

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Burton Latimer is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 3.1 miles (5.0 km) southeast of Kettering and 4.5 miles north of Wellingborough. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,444.

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Burton Latimer is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 3.1 miles (5.0 km) southeast of Kettering and 4.5 miles north of Wellingborough. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,444.

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Background

History

The name Burton derives from the Old English burhtūn meaning 'settlement at the fort'. Burton (Latimer) appears in three entries in the Domesday Book of 1086. Tenant-in-chief and Lord in 1086: Guy of Raimbeaucourt. Households: 21 villagers. 18 smallholders. 1 slave. Ploughland: 14 ploughlands (tre). 3 lord's plough teams. 9 men's plough teams. Other resources: 3.0 lord's lands. Meadow 20 acres. Woodland 0.5 acres. 2 mills, value 0.8. Phillimore reference: 41,1 Tenant-in-chief in 1086: Bishop Geoffrey of Coutances. Lord in 1086: Walkelin of Harrowden. Households: 9 villagers. 5 smallholders. 1 slave. 1 female slave. Ploughland: 5 ploughlands (land for). 2 lord's plough teams. 3.5 men's…

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Coordinates
52.3650, -0.6780
Parish
Burton Latimer
Postcode
NN15 5LF
Parliamentary constituency
Kettering

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Latimer?
Burton Latimer is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.3650°, -0.6780°.
Is Burton Latimer wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Burton Latimer. Check ahead for specific facilities.