Ashton is a village in

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about southeast of

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'' south of junction 15 of the

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, south of Northampton and north of Milton Keynes. The population of the

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at the 2011 census was 395. The village is about north of London via the M1 junction 15. The

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intersects the village on its eastern side. The villages name means 'At the ash-trees'.

Governance

The village has a Parish Council and the Ashton website publishes name of councillors and their proceedings.Ashton village website including details of the Parish Council
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Notable buildings

The church is dedicated to St Michael with the oldest parts 13th and 14th century. It was extensively restored in 1895. There are various monuments: * Sir Philip de Lou (d.14th century) * Sir John de Herteshull (c.1365) * Robert Marriot (d.1584) and his family The popular

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br>the Old Crown Inn
on Stoke Road also serves meals. The village has a single Church of England primary school
Ashton C of E Primary School

References

External links

* * Villages in Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire District Civil parishes in Northamptonshire {{Northamptonshire-geo-stub