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Gayton

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Gayton

Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) View from Banbury Lane Bridge 43
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Credit: Ryan Griffiths

Gayton is a village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated about 7 miles northwest of the town of Northampton, Gayton is a picturesque village that is known for its tranquil surroundings and charming countryside views.

The village is predominantly residential, with a population of around 1,400 residents. The architecture of Gayton is a blend of traditional and modern houses, with some properties dating back several centuries. It retains much of its historical charm, with a number of listed buildings and a traditional village green at its heart.

Gayton offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The village boasts a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a church, providing a close-knit community atmosphere. Additionally, there are a few local businesses, including a village shop and a pub, catering to the needs of the residents.

Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside, Gayton provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is located near the Grand Union Canal, offering scenic walks and cycling routes for nature enthusiasts. There are also several nearby parks and nature reserves, such as Salcey Forest, which is a popular destination for hiking and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Gayton is a charming and peaceful village, offering a tranquil lifestyle for its residents while still providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

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Gayton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.184578/-0.96844834 or Grid Reference SP7054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) View from Banbury Lane Bridge 43
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
View from Banbury Lane Bridge 43
Anchor Farm (Rothersthorpe) Anchor Farm on Banbury Lane
Anchor Farm (Rothersthorpe)
Anchor Farm on Banbury Lane
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Bridge 43 on this peaceful Sunday afternoon facing south
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 43 on this peaceful Sunday afternoon facing south
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Underneath bridge 43 facing north
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Underneath bridge 43 facing north
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Facing north on bridge 43
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Facing north on bridge 43
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Bridge 43 carries the road over the canal to anchor farm
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 43 carries the road over the canal to anchor farm
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Bridge 43 about 20 years ago use to take the crossing over the canal before they built new Banbury Lane Bridge 43A
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 43 about 20 years ago use to take the crossing over the canal before they built new Banbury Lane Bridge 43A
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Underneath bridge 43 on the grand Union canal facing south
Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Underneath bridge 43 on the grand Union canal facing south
Banbury Lane level crossing This level crossing was replaced by a bridge in 2005 when the West Coast Main Line was upgraded for higher speed. This was the only remaining level crossing on this part of the WCML and a bridge is considered far safer than a crossing.
Banbury Lane level crossing
This level crossing was replaced by a bridge in 2005 when the West Coast Main Line was upgraded for higher speed. This was the only remaining level crossing on this part of the WCML and a bridge is considered far safer than a crossing.
Banbury Lane Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal) Bridge 43 still at its best and my favourite canal bridge in Northamptonshire and the stunning sandstone bridge of the history and one of the oldest on the canal as this use to be a country road towards Fosters Booth and Towcester 20 odd years ago now and a farmers accommodation bridge
Banbury Lane Bridge 43 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 43 still at its best and my favourite canal bridge in Northamptonshire and the stunning sandstone bridge of the history and one of the oldest on the canal as this use to be a country road towards Fosters Booth and Towcester 20 odd years ago now and a farmers accommodation bridge
Banbury Lane Bridge (no 43) Behind the bridge is Anchor House.
Banbury Lane Bridge (no 43)
Behind the bridge is Anchor House.
Gayton Country Road Sharp bend in Eastcote Road
Gayton Country Road
Sharp bend in Eastcote Road
Bridge over railway This new bridge carries Banbury Lane over the railway and the Grand Union (not seen to left). The traffic light control section of road over the bridge diverts away from an old section of road which crossed the railway via a railway crossing.
Bridge over railway
This new bridge carries Banbury Lane over the railway and the Grand Union (not seen to left). The traffic light control section of road over the bridge diverts away from an old section of road which crossed the railway via a railway crossing.
Field by the West Coast Main Line
Field by the West Coast Main Line
Farmland, Headlands Farm
Farmland, Headlands Farm
Farmland, Headlands Farm
Farmland, Headlands Farm
Looking towards the Grand Union Canal
Looking towards the Grand Union Canal
Banbury Lane Bridge over the Grand Union Canal The Grand Union is a 137 mile (220km), 166 lock, 2 tunnel canal running between Brentford in London and Birmingham. It is the longest canal in Britain, and has 11 main arms and junctions. It takes over a week to navigate. The Leicester arm branches off at Norton Junction and runs 66 miles long through 59 locks (including 2 staircase locks at Foxton) and 2 tunnels to Leicester where it continues into the River Soar. Read more at Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Canal">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Banbury Lane Bridge over the Grand Union Canal
The Grand Union is a 137 mile (220km), 166 lock, 2 tunnel canal running between Brentford in London and Birmingham. It is the longest canal in Britain, and has 11 main arms and junctions. It takes over a week to navigate. The Leicester arm branches off at Norton Junction and runs 66 miles long through 59 locks (including 2 staircase locks at Foxton) and 2 tunnels to Leicester where it continues into the River Soar. Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link
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Gayton is located at Grid Ref: SP7054 (Lat: 52.184578, Lng: -0.96844834)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Telephone
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