Brington, Great

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Brington, Great

Railway line Northampton bound
Railway line Northampton bound Credit: Philip Jeffrey

Brixton, Great is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles west of the town of Northampton, Brington is nestled in the scenic countryside of the East Midlands region. The village is part of the Daventry district and falls within the administrative boundaries of the parish of Brington and Whilton.

With a population of around 300 residents, Brington exudes a quaint and rural charm. The village is characterized by its picturesque cottages, many of which are built with traditional stone and thatched roofs. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling fields, meadows, and hedgerows that add to the village's idyllic appeal.

Brington is renowned for its historic St. John the Baptist Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century. The church's architecture is a testament to the village's rich heritage. Additionally, Brington Hall, a grand country house built in the 17th century, adds to the village's historical significance.

Despite its small size, Brington boasts a vibrant community spirit. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing essential amenities for its residents. The tranquil countryside setting also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Brington, Great offers a charming and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life, providing residents and visitors alike with a taste of rural England's beauty and tranquility.

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Brington, Great Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.278118/-1.027877 or Grid Reference SP6664. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway line Northampton bound
Railway line Northampton bound
Belted cattle finishing off their winter feed
Belted cattle finishing off their winter feed
Footpath to East Haddon
Footpath to East Haddon
Furry fence round cattle pasture
Furry fence round cattle pasture
Railway bridge near Great Brington This bridge, No. 47 takes the Great Brington to East Haddon road over the Northampton Loop of the West Coast Main Line.
Railway bridge near Great Brington
This bridge, No. 47 takes the Great Brington to East Haddon road over the Northampton Loop of the West Coast Main Line.
The Northampton Loop Line This railway line forms a loop from Roade via Northampton and Long Buckby to Rugby on the West Coast Main Line.  The express services from Euston to the north take the direct route via Blisworth and Weedon, whilst the local services go via this line, which is also used for freight and other services, such as steam specials.
The Northampton Loop Line
This railway line forms a loop from Roade via Northampton and Long Buckby to Rugby on the West Coast Main Line. The express services from Euston to the north take the direct route via Blisworth and Weedon, whilst the local services go via this line, which is also used for freight and other services, such as steam specials.
Avenue at Althorp Avenue on the road approaching Althorp.
Avenue at Althorp
Avenue on the road approaching Althorp.
The Deer Park, Althorp A fine cedar tree in the Deer Park at Althorp.
The Deer Park, Althorp
A fine cedar tree in the Deer Park at Althorp.
Path to Althorp Path from the car park to Althorp.
Path to Althorp
Path from the car park to Althorp.
West Lodge, Althorp Park West Lodge is the visitor entrance to Althorp Park.
West Lodge, Althorp Park
West Lodge is the visitor entrance to Althorp Park.
Althorp House Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer.  The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry">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>
Althorp House
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer. The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Althorp House Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer.  The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry">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>
Althorp House
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer. The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Pediment above entrance to Althorp House
Pediment above entrance to Althorp House
Coat of arms at Althorp House Coat of arms in the pediment above the entrance of Althorp House.
Coat of arms at Althorp House
Coat of arms in the pediment above the entrance of Althorp House.
Althorp House Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer.  The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry">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>
Althorp House
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer. The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Althorp House Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer.  The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry">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>
Althorp House
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer. The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Althorp House Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer.  The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356626?section=official-list-entry">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>
Althorp House
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Spencer, and currently the house of Charles, 9th Earl of Spencer. The house was the childhood home of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
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Brington, Great is located at Grid Ref: SP6664 (Lat: 52.278118, Lng: -1.027877)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

What 3 Words

///winds.plus.duke. Near Long Buckby, Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.278118,-1.027877
Great Brington
Is In Country: United Kingdom
Is In County: Northamptonshire
Is In District: Daventry
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.2791465/-1.0251429
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Payment Coins: no
Lat/Long: 52.2788402/-1.0251619
Pub
Althorp Coaching Inn
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NN7 4JA
Addr Street: Main Street
Addr Village: Great Brington
Alt Name: Fox & Hounds
Beer Garden: yes
Phone: +44 1604 770651
Website: https://www.althorp-coaching-inn.co.uk/
Wikidata: Q26653135
Lat/Long: 52.2784104/-1.024674
Post Office
Brington Post Office
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 47
Addr Postcode: NN7 4JA
Addr Street: Main Street
Addr Village: Great Brington
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1171020
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000055774
Ref Pol Id: 5519
Lat/Long: 52.2785711/-1.024825
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: black
Direction: 110
Material: metal
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.2789495/-1.0249978
Great Brington Cross
Historic: wayside_cross
Note: year ~1300
Wikidata: Q26639258
Lat/Long: 52.2807155/-1.0240299
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2807699/-1.0239822
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.2808818/-1.024305
Post Box
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: NN7 129
Lat/Long: 52.2784852/-1.0246856
Height: 4.8
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 52.2793055/-1.0244647
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 52.2810763/-1.0238223
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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