Geddington
| Geddington | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Geddington Location within Northamptonshire | |
| Population | 1,503 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SP8983 |
| • London | 85.5 miles (137.6 km) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Kettering |
| Postcode district | NN14 |
| Dialling code | 01536 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Geddington is a village and civil parish on the A4300, previously A43, in north-east Northamptonshire between Kettering and Corby. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 1,503.[1]
It contains what is thought to be the best surviving Eleanor cross. The monument dates from 1294, when the crosses were raised as a memorial by Edward I (1239–1307) to his late wife, Eleanor of Castile (1244–1290). There were originally 12 monuments, one in each resting place of the funeral procession as they travelled to Westminster Abbey. Three now remain; the other two being in Hardingstone (near Northampton) and Waltham Cross, with a more recent replica at Charing Cross in London.
The parish's population at the 2001 census was 1,504 people.[2]
The village was also formerly home to a Royal hunting lodge which was used as a base by monarchs for hunting within the Royal forest of Rockingham. The building has subsequently been lost; however, the 'Kings' Door' within the church of St Mary Magdalene, Geddington in the village remains - it was the entrance through which the King could enter the building while staying at the lodge.
The old main road runs through the village and crosses the River Ise by a spectacular mediaeval bridge. The bridge, built in 1250, has five arches and three pedestrian refuges. A more recent ford also runs alongside the bridge.
Geddington had three public houses: The White Lion, The Star, and the White Hart. Alas the White Lion is no more.
References
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ Office for National Statistics: Kettering (Non-Metropolitan District) Retrieved 9 November 2009
External links
- Geddington Village website
- Bus service 8 links Geddington with Kettering and Corby
- A link to a short article with images describing the likely circumstances surrounding the transfer of Queen Eleanor's body to Westminster
- English Heritage page on Geddington's Cross
- Walking tour with pictures
- Map sources for Geddington
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