Coton is a

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and former

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, now in the parish of Ravensthorpe, in the

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district, in the ceremonial county of

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, England. It is located between

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and Ravensthorpe. Coton Manor is a popular

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for its gardens and

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s. In 1931 the parish had a population of 83.

History

The hamlet's name means 'At the cottages'. In 1866 Coton became a civil parish, on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Ravensthorpe.

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Coton Manor
Hamlets in Northamptonshire Former civil parishes in Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire District {{Northamptonshire-geo-stub

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