Barby

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Barby

Willoughby Lodge Farm A driveway leads off Longdown Lane to the farm buildings. — Willoughby Lodge Farm Credit: Stephen McKay

Barby is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated about 6 miles southeast of Rugby, it lies on the western bank of the River Leam. With a population of around 1,000 residents, Barby offers a charming and peaceful rural setting.

The village features a mix of traditional stone cottages, farmhouses, and more modern houses, creating a picturesque and diverse architectural landscape. The heart of Barby is its village green, a well-maintained open space surrounded by trees and historic buildings. This green serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings throughout the year.

Barby boasts a close-knit community, with various amenities to cater to its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, a church, and a pub, providing essential services and fostering a sense of belonging. The village also benefits from beautiful countryside surroundings, with several walking and cycling routes available for residents and visitors to explore.

Despite its small size, Barby enjoys good transportation links. The nearby A45 road connects the village to major towns and cities in the region, including Northampton and Coventry. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, providing convenient access to nearby urban areas.

Overall, Barby offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle while still enjoying easy access to nearby amenities and transportation links.

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Barby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.328492/-1.205655 or Grid Reference SP5470. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Willoughby Lodge Farm

A driveway leads off Longdown Lane to the farm buildings.

Stephen McKay

Farmland north of Braunston

Seen from Longdown Lane, looking across the rolling countryside on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire border.

Stephen McKay

Longdown Lane

Longdown Lane connects Barby in Northamptonshire with Willoughby in Warwickshire crossing the county boundary in this view.

Stephen McKay

Wood Bridge

On the Oxford Canal

Andrew Abbott

M45 bridge

Over the Oxford Canal.

Andrew Abbott

Bridge 77 over the Oxford Canal

Near Barby.

Andrew Abbott

Barby Moorings

On the Oxford Canal.

Andrew Abbott

Narrowboats on the Barby straight

On the Oxford Canal.

Andrew Abbott

Norman's Bridge

On the Oxford Canal.

Andrew Abbott

Oxford Canal

Near Hillmorton.

Andrew Abbott

M45 motorway just west of the Oxford Canal

The M45 motorway was built at the same time as the first stretch of the M1 and opened in 1959. Its purpose was, in combination with the A45 which continues it, to link the M1 to the cities of the West Midlands; however, the construction of the M6 on a roughly parallel line to the north of this meant that motorway largely took over that role, leaving the M45 little-used. As a result it remains very much as originally built, with two lanes in each direction and the characteristic original bridges.

Christopher Hilton