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Drayton, Northamptonshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Drayton, Northamptonshire

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Drayton, Northamptonshire history

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Not much is known about the origins of the hamlet but it is thought to be as old or nearly as old as Daventry. Roman pavement was discovered near to hamlet in 1736.

Drayton, Northamptonshire toponymy

The name derives from the Old English “Drægtūn”, meaning “farmstead at or near a portage or slope used for dragging down loads” or “Farmstead where drays or sledges are used” This is a common place-name throughout England.

You can visit Drayton, Northamptonshire places with Walkfo Drayton, Northamptonshire to hear history at Drayton, Northamptonshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Drayton, Northamptonshire has 16 places to visit in our interactive Drayton, Northamptonshire map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Drayton, Northamptonshire, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Drayton, Northamptonshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Drayton, Northamptonshire & the surrounding areas.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Drayton, Northamptonshire tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Drayton, Northamptonshire

  

Best Drayton, Northamptonshire places to visit

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Drayton, Northamptonshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Drayton, Northamptonshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Drayton, Northamptonshire’s information audio spots:

Staverton, Northamptonshire Staverton is 2.3 miles west of Daventry and 7.9 miles east of Southam. It straddles the A425 road from Daventry to Leamington Spa. The Jurassic Way long distance footpath between Banbury and Stamford passes through the village.

Welton, Northamptonshire Welton is located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of Daventry. It is 13 miles (21 km) west-north west of Northampton and 9 miles (14 km) south east of Rugby. The village is 1 mile (1.6 km) of the A361 that runs between Daventry and Crick where the M1 junction 18 gives access to the national motorway network.

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