OS grid reference SP609525 Dialling code 01327 | Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Saturday 10:43 AM | |
Population 168 (2011 Census) 179 (2001 Census) Weather 13°C, Wind W at 26 km/h, 76% Humidity | ||
Maidford is a civil and eccesiastical parish in South Northamptonshire and the diocese of Peterborough situated about 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Towcester. The population is 179, falling to 168 at the 2011 census. It was a centre of local Northamptonshire lace-making until the early 20th century.
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Map of Maidford, Towcester, UK
History
Maidford is mentioned in the Domesday Book as the settlement Merdeford Manor.
Buildings
The 13th-century parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul, and forms the centre of a monastic complex used as an hospitalium by the nearby Abbey at Canons Ashby. Since 2006 the parish has been part of the Lambfold Benefice along with the parishes of Blakesley, Adstone, Farthingstone and Litchborough.
References
Maidford Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA