Great Doddington
From Wikishire
| Great Doddington | |
| Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|
 Parish church | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SP882647 |
| Location: | 52°16’26"N, 0°42’31"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,123 (2011) |
| Post town: | Wellingborough |
| Postcode: | NN29 |
| Dialling code: | 01933 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Northamptonshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Wellingborough |
Great Doddington is a village in Northamptonshire, close to Wellingborough and just off the A45. At the time of the 2011 Census the parish's population was 1,123.
The name Dodda's Tun may refer to an Anglo-Saxon leader 'Dodda' establishing a stronghold in the strategic position overlooking the Nene Valley. The Domesday Book records the principal landowner as Judith, widow of Waltheof II, Earl of Northumbria.
The Church of England St Nicholas Church dates back to Norman days and has a square tower and four 15th century misericords. The village contains a village shop, and two churches, St Nicholas' and a United Reformed Chapel.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Great Doddington) |
- Great Doddington Village
- Great Doddington Photos Great Doddington Flickr photo pool
