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Brackley, Northamptonshire

Brackley is a town in Northamptonshire. Historically a market town based on the wool and lace trade, it was built on the intersecting trade routes between London, Birmingham and the Midlands, and between Cambridge and Oxford. Brackley Castle, now earthwork remains, was built soon after 1086. The town is within the council area of West Northamptonshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.032575,-1.143723
Grid Reference: SP 5883 3747
Civil Parish: Brackley CP
Council Area: West Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA

GBPN ID: 5112
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brackley,_Northamptonshire_5112

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