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'''Burton Latimer''' is a town in [[North Northamptonshire]], [[England]], approximately {{convert|3.1|miles|km}} southeast of [[Kettering]] and 4.5 miles north of [[Wellingborough]]. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,444.
'''Burton Latimer''' is a town in [[North Northamptonshire]], England, approximately {{convert|3.1|miles|km}} southeast of [[Kettering]] and 4.5 miles north of [[Wellingborough]]. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,444.


==History==
==History==
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The second part of the town's name is derived from the le Latimer family who lived there in the 13th century. The first part of the name usually means fortified farmstead or farmstead near a fortification. <ref>Mills, A.D. (1998). Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, Oxford: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|0-19-280074-4}}</ref> Before the arrival of the Latimers, it was known as 'Burtone'.
The second part of the town's name is derived from the le Latimer family who lived there in the 13th century. The first part of the name usually means fortified farmstead or farmstead near a fortification.<ref>Mills, A.D. (1998). Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, Oxford: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|0-19-280074-4}}</ref> Before the arrival of the Latimers, it was known as 'Burtone'.


=== Industrial history ===
=== Industrial history ===
Burton Latimer grew in the 19th Century around the [[ironstone]] quarrying, clothing and [[footwear]] industries. A watermill used for grinding corn was converted and used at various times in the 19th century for the manufacture of [[silk]] and [[worsted]] and for [[carpet]]-weaving, followed by its conversion to a steam mill to make [[chicory]], [[mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[Fodder|animal foodstuffs]] and [[flour]]. The mill was acquired in the 1930s and became the home of [[Weetabix]], which is also produced in [[Corby, Northamptonshire|Corby]].
Burton Latimer grew in the 19th century around the [[ironstone]] quarrying, clothing and [[footwear]] industries. A watermill used for grinding corn was converted and used at various times in the 19th century for the manufacture of [[silk]] and [[worsted]] and for [[carpet]]-weaving, followed by its conversion to a steam mill to make [[chicory]], [[mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[Fodder|animal foodstuffs]] and [[flour]]. The mill was acquired in the 1930s and became the home of [[Weetabix]], which is also produced in [[Corby, Northamptonshire|Corby]].


[[Ironstone]] quarrying began in about 1872 to the north of the town, to the south of the [[Kettering, Thrapston and Huntingdon Railway]]. More quarries were started in the west in the vicinity of Polwell Lane and more extensively on the east side of the town. The last pits ceased production of iron ore in 1921. The ore was taken by {{TrackGauge|3ft}} gauge tramways to the mainline railways. At first the tramways were worked by horses but steam locomotives were introduced from about 1892. The quarry near Polwell Lane was re-opened in 1925 for the extraction of [[ganister]]. The tramway to the main railway from this quarry was operated by small [[diesel locomotive]]s. The quarry ceased production in 1983.<ref>{{Tonks ironstone |part=5 |page=10-29}}</ref>
Ironstone quarrying began in about 1872 to the north of the town, to the south of the [[Kettering, Thrapston and Huntingdon Railway]]. More quarries were started in the west in the vicinity of Polwell Lane and more extensively on the east side of the town. The last pits ceased production of iron ore in 1921. The ore was taken by {{TrackGauge|3ft}} gauge tramways to the mainline railways. At first the tramways were worked by horses but steam locomotives were introduced in 1891.<ref name=dq>{{cite journal |title=The Eastwell Iron Ore Company |first=Dan |last=Quine |author-link=Dan Quine |work=[[Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railway Modelling Review]] |issue=137 |date=January 2024}}</ref> The quarry near Polwell Lane was re-opened in 1925 for the extraction of [[ganister]]. The tramway to the main railway from this quarry was operated by small [[diesel locomotive]]s. The quarry ceased production in 1983.<ref>{{Tonks ironstone |part=5 |page=10-29}}</ref>


By 1885, the first four clothing factories had opened, followed in 1898 by the first shoe factory, and Burton grew rapidly to become a small, thriving light-industrial town.
By 1885, the first four clothing factories had opened, followed in 1898 by the first shoe factory, and Burton grew rapidly to become a small, thriving light-industrial town.


By 2000 the town's new bypass and the building of the A14 made the town attractive again as a manufacturing and distribution centre. High-profile national firms like Versalift, Alpro Soya and Abbeyboard have based themselves on the north side of town.
By 2000 the town's new bypass and the building of the [[A14 road (England)|A14]] made the town attractive again as a manufacturing and distribution centre. High-profile national firms like Versalift, Alpro Soya and Abbeyboard have based themselves on the north side of town.


In the 2020s, more manufacturing and distribution centres have been erected on the north side of Burton Latimer. Such as the recently completed establishment of 'Symmetry Park' and the other warehouses built at the Kettering Gateway.
In the 2020s, more manufacturing and distribution centres have been erected on the north side of Burton Latimer, such as the recently completed establishment of 'Symmetry Park' and the other warehouses built at the Kettering Gateway.


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==


A notable building in the town is the [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/120448 parish church], dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, which was consecrated in 1147. The Norman church was remodelled and added to at various times up to about 1310. It was restored and the tower rebuilt in 1866.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Northamptonshire|last=Pevsner|first=Nikolaus|publisher=Penguin|year=1973|isbn=0-14-0710-22-1|editor-last=Cherry|editor-first=Bridget|edition=Second|location=London|pages=131–2|orig-year=1961}}</ref> It contains a number of medieval wall paintings, a 15th-century chancel screen and some memorial brasses. The oldest of the latter is located between the south arcade and chancel screen and features the coat of arms of the Boyville family; it was almost certainly placed there in the early 16th century to commemorate Richard Boyville, his wife Gresyll and their children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.burtonlatimer.info/churches/St%20Mary'shistory.html|title=Burton Latimer - A Sense of Place - Churches - History of St Mary's}}</ref>
A notable building in the town is the parish church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, which was consecrated in 1147. The Norman church was remodelled and added to at various times up to about 1310. It was restored and the tower rebuilt in 1866.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Northamptonshire|last=Pevsner|first=Nikolaus|publisher=Penguin|year=1973|isbn=0-14-0710-22-1|editor-last=Cherry|editor-first=Bridget|edition=Second|location=London|pages=131–2|orig-year=1961}}</ref> It contains a number of medieval wall paintings, a 15th-century chancel screen and some [[monumental brass]]es. The oldest of the latter is located between the south arcade and chancel screen and features the coat of arms of the Boyville family; it was almost certainly placed there in the early 16th century to commemorate Richard Boyville, his wife Gresyll and their children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.burtonlatimer.info/churches/St%20Mary'shistory.html|title=Burton Latimer - A Sense of Place - Churches - History of St Mary's}}</ref>
[[File:Burton Latimer Pocket Park.jpg|thumb|The [[River Ise]] in the burton latimer pocket park.]]
[[File:Burton Latimer Pocket Park.jpg|thumb|The [[River Ise]] in the Burton Latimer Pocket Park]]
The war memorial, currently located at the corner of Church Street and High Street was erected in 1922. It has moved locations a couple times but now remains where it was first erected.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Landmarks – Burton Latimer |url=https://www.burtonlatimer.org/landmarks/?doing_wp_cron=1708458892.4516410827636718750000 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=www.burtonlatimer.org}}</ref>
The war memorial, currently located at the corner of Church Street and High Street was erected in 1922. It has moved locations a couple times but now remains where it was first erected.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Landmarks – Burton Latimer |url=https://www.burtonlatimer.org/landmarks/?doing_wp_cron=1708458892.4516410827636718750000 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=www.burtonlatimer.org}}</ref>


The town is home to the land-owning Harpur family, who have owned the [[Grade I listed]] [[Burton Latimer Hall]] since 1760, together with other land around the town. Burton Latimer Hall was built using the same light-toned stone as used in buildings in the north-east part of the town. It is rumoured that a secret tunnel connects Burton Latimer Hall and the nearby St mary's church; but has never been found.<ref name=":0"/>
The town is home to the land-owning Harpur family, who have owned the [[Grade I listed]] [[Burton Latimer Hall]] since 1760, together with other land around the town. Burton Latimer Hall was built using the same light-toned stone as used in buildings in the north-east part of the town. It is rumoured that a secret tunnel connects Burton Latimer Hall and the nearby St Mary’s Church, but it has never been found.<ref name=":0"/>


There is a Jacobean House, built in 1622, which was formerly a school. On the front of this house, a stone plate inscribes: "This house was built 1622 the freschoole was founded by thomas burbanke and margaret his wife 1587 memoria. ivsti. benedicta. pro".<ref name=":0" />
There is a Jacobean House, built in 1622, which was formerly a school. On the front of this house, a stone tablet states: "This house was built 1622 the freschoole was founded by thomas burbanke and margaret his wife 1587 memoria. ivsti. benedicta. pro".<ref name=":0" />


Burton Latimer Pocket Park was established on the riverbank in 1995. The 11 acre plot of land houses many different species of animals and is a popular place for recreational fishing. A duck race and fete is held at the park each June.<ref name=":0" />
Burton Latimer Pocket Park was established on the riverbank in 1995. The 11-acre plot of land houses many different species of animals and is a popular place for recreational fishing. A duck race and fête is held at the park each June.<ref name=":0" />


==Modern day==
==Modern day==
Burton Latimer is the location of the first [[wind farm]] in Northamptonshire. [[Burton Wold Wind Farm]], operated by Your Energy,<ref>[http://www.your-energy.co.uk Your Energy]</ref> has 10 turbines, producing enough electricity to power around 8,500 homes annually (around a quarter of Kettering Borough's households).<ref>[http://www.burtonwoldwindfarm.com/facts-figures.aspx Burton Wold Wind Farm] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709070155/http://www.burtonwoldwindfarm.com/facts-figures.aspx |date=9 July 2009 }}</ref> The wind farm is the largest inland wind farm. Burton Latimer is home to the Weetabix food company, Shield aluminium, and several group undertakings<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dyson-diecasting.co.uk/|title=dyson-diecasting.co.uk - Domain Name For Sale|website=Dan.com}}</ref> and a [[Morrisons|Wm Morrisons]] supermarket distribution centre, which are major local employers.
Burton Latimer is the location of the first [[wind farm]] in Northamptonshire. [[Burton Wold Wind Farm]], operated by Your Energy,<ref>[http://www.your-energy.co.uk Your Energy]</ref> has 10 turbines, producing enough electricity to power around 8,500 homes annually (around a quarter of Kettering Borough's households).<ref>[http://www.burtonwoldwindfarm.com/facts-figures.aspx Burton Wold Wind Farm] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709070155/http://www.burtonwoldwindfarm.com/facts-figures.aspx |date=9 July 2009 }}</ref> The wind farm is the largest inland wind farm.{{CN|date=March 2024}} Burton Latimer is home to the Weetabix food company, Shield aluminium, and several group undertakings<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dyson-diecasting.co.uk/|title=dyson-diecasting.co.uk - Domain Name For Sale|website=Dan.com}}</ref> and a [[Morrisons|Wm Morrisons]] supermarket distribution centre, which are major local employers.


In addition to the ancient St. Mary's Church (built in 1187), there are 4 churches in the town. The other 3 are: Burton Latimer Methodist Church, Burton Latimer Baptist Church, and St. Nicholas Owen RC Church.
In addition to the ancient St. Mary's Church (built in 1187), there are four churches in the town. The other three are: Burton Latimer Methodist Church, Burton Latimer Baptist Church, and St. Nicholas Owen RC Church.


There is the Britannia Working Men's Club, the Olde Victoria and a band club. There is a [[Conservative club]], and a [[civic centre]], as well as a community centre.
There is the Britannia Working Men's Club, the Olde Victoria and a band club. There is a [[Conservative club]], and a [[civic centre]], as well as a community centre.


There is the Millennium Gardens, constructed in 2000, located on the corner of the junction of the High street and Churchill Way.
The Millennium Gardens, constructed in 2000, are located on the corner of the junction of the High street and Churchill Way.


There is a medical centre (Burton Latimer Medical Centre), which has a surgery in the town, as well as one in [[Finedon]]. The medical centre was completed in 2004, to replace the previous centre, which had been built in 1970. It has doctors ([[General Practitioner|general practitioners]]), and nurse practitioners. The pharmacy (in Burton Latimer) is next to the centre.
A medical centre (Burton Latimer Medical Centre), has a surgery in the town, as well as one in [[Finedon]]. The medical centre was completed in 2004, to replace the previous centre, which had been built in 1970. It has doctors ([[General Practitioner|general practitioners]]), and nurse practitioners. The pharmacy (in Burton Latimer) is next to the centre.


A wood on the western edge of the town leads down to the River Ise and across to the village of [[Isham]].
A wood on the western edge of the town leads down to the River Ise and across to the village of [[Isham]].
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== Transport ==
== Transport ==
It is just south of the junction of the [[A6 road (Great Britain)|A6]] and [[A14 road (Great Britain)|A14]]. The A6 bypass, which is 2 miles long, was completed in October 1991.
It is just south of the junction of the [[A6 road (England)|A6]] and [[A14 road (England)|A14]]. The A6 bypass, which is 2 miles long, was completed in October 1991.


Buses run through Burton Latimer. These include the 48 and 50 which end up at Wellingborough and Bedford respectively.
Buses run through Burton Latimer. These include the 48 and 50 which end up at Wellingborough and Bedford respectively.


[[Isham and Burton Latimer railway station]] served the town between 1857 and 1950. Now the nearest railway station is at [[Kettering]].
[[Isham and Burton Latimer railway station]] served the town between 1857 and 1950. Now the nearest railway station is at Kettering.


==Sport==
==Sport==
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==Media==
==Media==
Local news and television programmes are provided by [[BBC East]] and [[ITV Anglia]]. Television signals are received from the [[Sandy Heath transmitting station|Sandy Heath]] TV transmitter. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://ukfree.tv/transmitters/tv/Sandy_Heath|title=Full Freeview on the Sandy Heath (Central Bedfordshire, England) transmitter|date=1 May 2004|website=UK Free TV|accessdate=19 October 2023}}</ref>
Local news and television programmes are provided by [[BBC East]] and [[ITV Anglia]]. Television signals are received from the [[Sandy Heath transmitting station|Sandy Heath]] TV transmitter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ukfree.tv/transmitters/tv/Sandy_Heath|title=Full Freeview on the Sandy Heath (Central Bedfordshire, England) transmitter|date=1 May 2004|website=UK Free TV|accessdate=19 October 2023}}</ref>


Local radio stations are [[BBC Radio Northampton]], [[Heart East]], [[Smooth East Midlands]] (formerly [[Connect Radio 97.2 & 107.4|Connect FM]]), and Shire Sounds, a community based radio station that broadcast from [[Kettering, Northamptonshire|Kettering]]. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://shiresoundsradio.co.uk/|title=Shire Sounds|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>
Local radio stations are [[BBC Radio Northampton]], [[Heart East]], [[Smooth East Midlands]] (formerly [[Connect Radio 97.2 & 107.4|Connect FM]]), and Shire Sounds, a community based radio station that broadcast from [[Kettering, Northamptonshire|Kettering]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://shiresoundsradio.co.uk/|title=Shire Sounds|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>


The town is served by the local newspaper, [[Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishpapers.co.uk/england-eang/northamptonshire-telegraph/|title=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=10 July 2013|website=British Papers|accessdate=19 October 2023}}</ref>
The town is served by the local newspaper, [[Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishpapers.co.uk/england-eang/northamptonshire-telegraph/|title=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=10 July 2013|website=British Papers|accessdate=19 October 2023}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==


The town has two main primary schools: Meadowside Primary School,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meadowsideprimary.org/|title=Meadowside Primary School, Burton Latimer - Home|website=www.meadowsideprimary.org|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref> and St. Mary's C of E Primary School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stmaryscebl-northants.secure-dbprimary.com/northants/primary/stmaryscebl|title=St Mary's CE Primary Academy - Home|website=stmaryscebl-northants.secure-dbprimary.com|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref> The town has no secondary schools. [[The Latimer Arts College]] is located in nearby [[Barton Seagrave]], close to [[Kettering]].
The town has two main primary schools: Meadowside Primary School,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meadowsideprimary.org/|title=Meadowside Primary School, Burton Latimer - Home|website=www.meadowsideprimary.org|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref> and St. Mary's C of E Primary School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stmaryscebl-northants.secure-dbprimary.com/northants/primary/stmaryscebl|title=St Mary's CE Primary Academy - Home|website=stmaryscebl-northants.secure-dbprimary.com|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref> The town has no secondary schools. [[The Latimer Arts College]] is located in nearby [[Barton Seagrave]], close to Kettering.

There are two nurseries, Acorn Day Nursery,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/|title=Acorn Early Years Foundation|website=Acorn Early Years Foundation|language=en|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref> and Appletree Day Nursery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.appletreedaynurseries.co.uk/|title=Apple Tree Day Nurseries|website=Apple Tree Day Nurseries|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-09}}</ref>


==Twin Towns==
==Twin Towns==
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*[[Charley Hull]], professional golfer
*[[Charley Hull]], professional golfer
*[[Humphrey Henchman]], bishop of London


==References==
==References==

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Burton Latimer is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 3.1 miles (5.0 km) southeast of Kettering and 4.5 miles north of Wellingborough. At the 2021 census, its population was 10,444.

History

Burton (Latimer) appears in 3 entries in the Domesday Book of 1086.[1]

Tenant-in-chief and Lord in 1086: Guy of Raimbeaucourt. Households: 21 villagers. 18 smallholders. 1 slave. Ploughland: 14 ploughlands (tre). 3 lord's plough teams. 9 men's plough teams. Other resources: 3.0 lord's lands. Meadow 20 acres. Woodland 0.5 acres. 2 mills, value 0.8. Phillimore reference: 41,1

Tenant-in-chief in 1086: Bishop Geoffrey of Coutances. Lord in 1086: Walkelin of Harrowden. Households: 9 villagers. 5 smallholders. 1 slave. 1 female slave. Ploughland: 5 ploughlands (land for). 2 lord's plough teams. 3.5 men's plough teams. Other resources: Meadow 15 acres. Phillimore reference: 4,9

Tenant-in-chief in 1086: Bishop Geoffrey of Coutances. Lord in 1086 Richard Households: 3 villagers. 1 smallholder. 1 slave. Ploughland: 3 ploughlands (land for). 1 lord's plough teams. 1 men's plough teams. Other resources: Meadow 6 acres. Phillimore reference: 4,12

The second part of the town's name is derived from the le Latimer family who lived there in the 13th century. The first part of the name usually means fortified farmstead or farmstead near a fortification.[2] Before the arrival of the Latimers, it was known as 'Burtone'.

Industrial history

Burton Latimer grew in the 19th century around the ironstone quarrying, clothing and footwear industries. A watermill used for grinding corn was converted and used at various times in the 19th century for the manufacture of silk and worsted and for carpet-weaving, followed by its conversion to a steam mill to make chicory, mustard, animal foodstuffs and flour. The mill was acquired in the 1930s and became the home of Weetabix, which is also produced in Corby.

Ironstone quarrying began in about 1872 to the north of the town, to the south of the Kettering, Thrapston and Huntingdon Railway. More quarries were started in the west in the vicinity of Polwell Lane and more extensively on the east side of the town. The last pits ceased production of iron ore in 1921. The ore was taken by 3 ft (914 mm) gauge tramways to the mainline railways. At first the tramways were worked by horses but steam locomotives were introduced in 1891.[3] The quarry near Polwell Lane was re-opened in 1925 for the extraction of ganister. The tramway to the main railway from this quarry was operated by small diesel locomotives. The quarry ceased production in 1983.[4]

By 1885, the first four clothing factories had opened, followed in 1898 by the first shoe factory, and Burton grew rapidly to become a small, thriving light-industrial town.

By 2000 the town's new bypass and the building of the A14 made the town attractive again as a manufacturing and distribution centre. High-profile national firms like Versalift, Alpro Soya and Abbeyboard have based themselves on the north side of town.

In the 2020s, more manufacturing and distribution centres have been erected on the north side of Burton Latimer, such as the recently completed establishment of 'Symmetry Park' and the other warehouses built at the Kettering Gateway.

Landmarks

A notable building in the town is the parish church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, which was consecrated in 1147. The Norman church was remodelled and added to at various times up to about 1310. It was restored and the tower rebuilt in 1866.[5] It contains a number of medieval wall paintings, a 15th-century chancel screen and some monumental brasses. The oldest of the latter is located between the south arcade and chancel screen and features the coat of arms of the Boyville family; it was almost certainly placed there in the early 16th century to commemorate Richard Boyville, his wife Gresyll and their children.[6]

The River Ise in the Burton Latimer Pocket Park

The war memorial, currently located at the corner of Church Street and High Street was erected in 1922. It has moved locations a couple times but now remains where it was first erected.[7]

The town is home to the land-owning Harpur family, who have owned the Grade I listed Burton Latimer Hall since 1760, together with other land around the town. Burton Latimer Hall was built using the same light-toned stone as used in buildings in the north-east part of the town. It is rumoured that a secret tunnel connects Burton Latimer Hall and the nearby St Mary’s Church, but it has never been found.[7]

There is a Jacobean House, built in 1622, which was formerly a school. On the front of this house, a stone tablet states: "This house was built 1622 the freschoole was founded by thomas burbanke and margaret his wife 1587 memoria. ivsti. benedicta. pro".[7]

Burton Latimer Pocket Park was established on the riverbank in 1995. The 11-acre plot of land houses many different species of animals and is a popular place for recreational fishing. A duck race and fête is held at the park each June.[7]

Modern day

Burton Latimer is the location of the first wind farm in Northamptonshire. Burton Wold Wind Farm, operated by Your Energy,[8] has 10 turbines, producing enough electricity to power around 8,500 homes annually (around a quarter of Kettering Borough's households).[9] The wind farm is the largest inland wind farm.[citation needed] Burton Latimer is home to the Weetabix food company, Shield aluminium, and several group undertakings[10] and a Wm Morrisons supermarket distribution centre, which are major local employers.

In addition to the ancient St. Mary's Church (built in 1187), there are four churches in the town. The other three are: Burton Latimer Methodist Church, Burton Latimer Baptist Church, and St. Nicholas Owen RC Church.

There is the Britannia Working Men's Club, the Olde Victoria and a band club. There is a Conservative club, and a civic centre, as well as a community centre.

The Millennium Gardens, constructed in 2000, are located on the corner of the junction of the High street and Churchill Way.

A medical centre (Burton Latimer Medical Centre), has a surgery in the town, as well as one in Finedon. The medical centre was completed in 2004, to replace the previous centre, which had been built in 1970. It has doctors (general practitioners), and nurse practitioners. The pharmacy (in Burton Latimer) is next to the centre.

A wood on the western edge of the town leads down to the River Ise and across to the village of Isham.

Governance

Burton Latimer has a town council consisting of 12 members, a mayor and deputy mayor. The town is governed by North Northamptonshire Council, following the abolition of the borough and district councils in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire County Council was also abolished on 31 March 2021 and the existing authorities were replaced with two new unitary authorities on 1 April 2021- North Northamptonshire Council in the north and east of Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Council in the south and west of Northamptonshire. At Westminster, Burton Latimer is part of the Kettering constituency.

Transport

It is just south of the junction of the A6 and A14. The A6 bypass, which is 2 miles long, was completed in October 1991.

Buses run through Burton Latimer. These include the 48 and 50 which end up at Wellingborough and Bedford respectively.

Isham and Burton Latimer railway station served the town between 1857 and 1950. Now the nearest railway station is at Kettering.

Sport

Burton Latimer has a non-league football team Burton Park Wanderers F.C. who play at Latimer Park. In 2013, Kettering Town moved in with Burton Park Wanderers.

Burton Latimer has an amateur cricket team, Burton Latimer Town Cricket Club, who play at Hall Field, on Kettering Road. It has three male XI sides, and one female XI The first XI play in Division 1 of the Northamptonshire Cricket League, the second XI play in Division 6 of the Northamptonshire Cricket League, and the third XI play in Division 11 of the Northamptonshire Cricket League.

The town also has a bowls club, as well as various sports clubs, based at various community centres. There are tennis courts, by the recreation ground.

Media

Local news and television programmes are provided by BBC East and ITV Anglia. Television signals are received from the Sandy Heath TV transmitter.[11]

Local radio stations are BBC Radio Northampton, Heart East, Smooth East Midlands (formerly Connect FM), and Shire Sounds, a community based radio station that broadcast from Kettering.[12]

The town is served by the local newspaper, Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph.[13]

Education

The town has two main primary schools: Meadowside Primary School,[14] and St. Mary's C of E Primary School.[15] The town has no secondary schools. The Latimer Arts College is located in nearby Barton Seagrave, close to Kettering.

Twin Towns

Burton Latimer has a town twinning agreement with:

Notable residents

References

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  3. ^ Quine, Dan (January 2024). "The Eastwell Iron Ore Company". Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railway Modelling Review (137).
  4. ^ Tonks, Eric (1991). The Ironstone Quarries of the Midlands Part 5: The Kettering Area. Cheltenham: Runpast Publishing. p. 10-29. ISBN 1-870-754-050.
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  6. ^ "Burton Latimer - A Sense of Place - Churches - History of St Mary's".
  7. ^ a b c d "Landmarks – Burton Latimer". www.burtonlatimer.org. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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  9. ^ Burton Wold Wind Farm Archived 9 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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  11. ^ "Full Freeview on the Sandy Heath (Central Bedfordshire, England) transmitter". UK Free TV. 1 May 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Shire Sounds". Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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  14. ^ "Meadowside Primary School, Burton Latimer - Home". www.meadowsideprimary.org. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  15. ^ "St Mary's CE Primary Academy - Home". stmaryscebl-northants.secure-dbprimary.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  16. ^ Burton Latimer Online: Twin Towns Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 August 2015
  17. ^ Burton Latimer Online: Twin Towns Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 August 2015
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