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Thrapston, Northamptonshire

Thrapston is a small town in Northamptonshire. The market charter was granted in 1205, in exchange for two palfreys. This is celebrated every year with the town's Charter fair. The parish church of St James was built in the 13th century. The town is within the council area of North Northamptonshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.396949,-0.538027
Grid Reference: SP 9957 7866
Civil Parish: Thrapston CP
Council Area: North Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA

GBPN ID: 44696
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thrapston,_Northamptonshire_44696

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