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'''Northampton''' is a large market town in the English county of [[Northamptonshire]], in which it is the county town, namesake and largest settlement. It has a university, The University of Northampton, that was at one time Nene College of Higher Education. Among Northampton's most impressive structures is the Northampton Guildhall which, designed in gothic revival style by Edward William Godwin, was constructed in 1864. It also has a [[Roman Catholic]] cathedral, which is on the A508, the road which links Northampton to Leicestershire.
'''Northampton''' is a large market town in the English county of [[Northamptonshire]], in which it is the county town, namesake and largest settlement. It has a university, The University of Northampton, that was at one time Nene College of Higher Education. Among Northampton's most impressive structures is the Northampton Guildhall which, designed in gothic revival style by Edward William Godwin, was constructed in 1864. It also has a [[Roman Catholic]] cathedral, which is on the A508, the road which links Northampton to Leicestershire.
The town was left in ruins in the 17th century; the town was the main garrison for the [[Parliamentarian]] cause in the south-eastern [[Midlands]] during the [[English Civil War]] (1642-1651) and, following his restoration in 1660, [[Charles II]] took revenge on the town in 1662 by ordering the destruction of its walls and partial demolition of its castle. Over 700 of the towns 850 buildings were destroyed by the Great Fire of Northampton on 20 September 1675.
As of 2021, the town had a population of 249,093. The [[M1 motorway]] passes immediately west of Northampton, and the town is served by three junctions (J15, J15A and J16) from the motorway.
As of 2021, the town had a population of 249,093. The [[M1 motorway]] passes immediately west of Northampton, and the town is served by three junctions (J15, J15A and J16) from the motorway.
[[Category:Settlements in Northamptonshire]]
[[Category:Settlements in Northamptonshire]]