Farthinghoe
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| Farthinghoe | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Farthinghoe Location within Northamptonshire | |
| Population | 418 [1][2] 413 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SP5339 |
| • London | 71 miles (114 km) |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Brackley |
| Postcode district | NN13 |
| Dialling code | 01295 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Farthinghoe is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England. It is located on the A422 road about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Brackley and 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east of Banbury.
The origin of the village's name is uncertain. Possibly, 'hill-spur of the dwellers among the ferns' or perhaps, 'ferny-place hill spur'.[3]
At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 418 people,[1] reducing slightly to 413 at the 2011 census.[4]
The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and of 13th-century origin. There are monuments to Henrietta and Catherine Rush (d.1801) and George Rush (d.1806).[5] This is by the celebrated London sculptor, Charles Regnart.[6]
Other buildings of note are Abbey Lodge west of the church, believed to be 1581 and Farthinghoe Lodge about 1 mile south west.[5] The village hall on Cockley Road.
Most of the village is a conservation area.[7]
Farthinghoe railway station closed completely in 1963.
Facilities
The village primary school is Farthinghoe County Primary School. Sound and air pollution caused by the traffic along with speeding is a major concern to the pupils of the school.
There is a pub The Fox in Baker Street.
