Great Doddington

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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.

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