Historical Geography information for Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
| Place Name | Northampton |
| Description | Northampton is a large town, non-metropolitan district and the county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region of England. It lies on the River Nene. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. During the Middle Ages, Northampton Castle and the University of Northampton were both established and Northampton was granted its first town charter. The town was the site of two medieval battles in 1264 and 1460 and also suffered two major fires, including the Great Fire of Northampton (1675). It was rebuilt and grew rapidly with industrial development in the 18th century. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Northampton |
| County | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93707 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092840 |
British Surname Clusters | Water | Waters, Water |