Charwelton

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Charwelton is a village and civil parish about 5mi south of Daventry in Northamptonshire, England. Its toponym is derived from the River Cherwell beside which the village stands. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population (including Fawsley) as 220. The present village, formerly called Upper or Over Charwelton, is where the main road between Daventry and Banbury, now the A361 road, crosses the river. The parish church is almost 1mi southeast at Church Charwelton, which is a hamlet and deserted medieval village. The Jurassic WayJurassic Way] long distance footpath between Banbury and Stamford passes through both Church Charwelton and Upper Charwelton.

Charwelton Description

Charwelton is a village and civil parish about 5mi south of Daventry in Northamptonshire, England. Its toponym is derived from the River Cherwell beside which the village stands. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population (including Fawsley) as 220. The present village, formerly called Upper or Over Charwelton, is where the main road between Daventry and Banbury, now the A361 road, crosses the river. The parish church is almost 1mi southeast at Church Charwelton, which is a hamlet and deserted medieval village. The Jurassic WayJurassic Way] long distance footpath between Banbury and Stamford passes through both Church Charwelton and Upper Charwelton.

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