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Kettering, Northamptonshire

Kettering is a market town in Northamptonshire. The town traces its origins to an early, unwalled Romano-British settlement, the remnants of which lie under the northern part of the modern town. The present town grew up in the 19th century with the development of the boot and shoe industry. The town is within the council area of North Northamptonshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.399913,-0.728294
Grid Reference: SP866787
Police Area: Northamptonshire
Council Area: North Northamptonshire
Country: England

GBPNID: 24183
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kettering,_Northamptonshire_24183

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