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Barby

Civil Parish 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 civil parish located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated approximately six miles north-west of Daventry, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the East Midlands. The parish covers an area of about 1,200 acres and has a population of around 1,000 residents.

The village itself is characterized by its charming and traditional English architecture. It boasts a mix of historic buildings, including thatched cottages, stone houses, and a 13th-century church dedicated to St. Mary. The church, with its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings, serves as a focal point for the community.

Barby is renowned for its strong sense of community spirit and its active involvement in various social and recreational activities. The village has a thriving local pub, The Arnold Arms, which offers a welcoming atmosphere and serves as a hub for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, there are several clubs and societies that cater to different interests, such as sports clubs, gardening groups, and art societies.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Grand Union Canal also offers scenic views and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Barby benefits from a primary school, making it an attractive location for families. For shopping and other amenities, residents have access to nearby towns and cities, such as Rugby and Daventry, which offer a range of services and amenities.

Overall, Barby is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering a close-knit community, beautiful surroundings, and a rich historical heritage.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.331723/-1.221036 or Grid Reference SP5370. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Willoughby Lodge Farm A driveway leads off Longdown Lane to the farm buildings.
Willoughby Lodge Farm
A driveway leads off Longdown Lane to the farm buildings.
Farmland north of Braunston Seen from Longdown Lane, looking across the rolling countryside on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire border.
Farmland north of Braunston
Seen from Longdown Lane, looking across the rolling countryside on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire border.
Longdown Lane Longdown Lane connects Barby in Northamptonshire with Willoughby in Warwickshire crossing the county boundary in this view.
Longdown Lane
Longdown Lane connects Barby in Northamptonshire with Willoughby in Warwickshire crossing the county boundary in this view.
Wise's Bridge On the Oxford Canal
Wise's Bridge
On the Oxford Canal
Bridge over the Oxford Canal Near Barby.
Bridge over the Oxford Canal
Near Barby.
Wood Bridge On the Oxford Canal
Wood Bridge
On the Oxford Canal
M45 bridge Over the Oxford Canal.
M45 bridge
Over the Oxford Canal.
Bridge 77 over the Oxford Canal Near Barby.
Bridge 77 over the Oxford Canal
Near Barby.
Barby Moorings On the Oxford Canal.
Barby Moorings
On the Oxford Canal.
Narrowboats on the Barby straight On the Oxford Canal.
Narrowboats on the Barby straight
On the Oxford Canal.
Norman's Bridge On the Oxford Canal.
Norman's Bridge
On the Oxford Canal.
Oxford Canal Near Hillmorton.
Oxford Canal
Near Hillmorton.
Bridge 75 on the Oxford Canal Near Hillmorton.
Bridge 75 on the Oxford Canal
Near Hillmorton.
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.
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.
M45 motorway at Onley Fields 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. Through the concrete road bridge can be seen, a little further on, the bridge by which the disused Great Central Railway main line crossed the motorway. At the time that the road was opened this fast route to the south, opened in 1899 as a way to transform a company previously confined to the North and Midlands into a national player, was still just in use, though downgraded; it was to close during the 1960s as a result of the Beeching Report.
M45 motorway at Onley Fields
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. Through the concrete road bridge can be seen, a little further on, the bridge by which the disused Great Central Railway main line crossed the motorway. At the time that the road was opened this fast route to the south, opened in 1899 as a way to transform a company previously confined to the North and Midlands into a national player, was still just in use, though downgraded; it was to close during the 1960s as a result of the Beeching Report.
Oxford Canal Bridge 82 Named Rowdyke Bridge, it carries a footpath between Barby and Onley Fields Farm.
Oxford Canal Bridge 82
Named Rowdyke Bridge, it carries a footpath between Barby and Onley Fields Farm.
The Oxford Canal near Willoughby Approaching bridge 84 travelling south, this is a section of the canal that was straightened in the modernisation of the 1820s. The abandoned curve is still visible to the west of the canal.
The Oxford Canal near Willoughby
Approaching bridge 84 travelling south, this is a section of the canal that was straightened in the modernisation of the 1820s. The abandoned curve is still visible to the west of the canal.
Barby Hill Footpath through the arable land.
Barby Hill
Footpath through the arable land.
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Barby is located at Grid Ref: SP5370 (Lat: 52.331723, Lng: -1.221036)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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