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Harlestone
Human settlement in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Harleston, Norfolk.
Harlestone is a village and civil parish in the West Northamptonshire district, in the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire, England. The parish had a recorded population of 445 in the 2011 census.[1] From 1974 to 2021 it was in Daventry district.
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Harlestone | |
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![]() Harlestone Church | |
Location within Northamptonshire | |
Population | 445 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SP7064 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Northampton |
Postcode district | NN7 |
Dialling code | 01604 |
Police | Northamptonshire |
Fire | Northamptonshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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The village is divided into two smaller settlements: Upper Harlestone and Lower Harlestone, which are linked by road, footpaths and bridleways. Lower Harlestone lies along the A428, and Upper Harlestone is directly to the south-west. Both settlements are approximately five miles north west of the town of Northampton and south east of the neighbouring country estate of Althorp.