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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: SP588374
Police Area: Northamptonshire
Council Area: West Northamptonshire
Civil Parish: Brackley CP
Country: England

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

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