Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire (abbreviated Northants or N'hants) is a landlocked county in central England with a population of 629,676 (2001 census). It has borders with Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire (including Peterborough), Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire (including Milton Keynes (borough)). Oxfordshire and England's shortest county boundary (19 metres), with Lincolnshire. The county town is Northampton.

Sport

Northamptonshire is home to a number of football (soccer) teams, notably the professional sides Rushden & Diamonds F.C. and Northampton Town F.C., both of which are currently in Football League Two. Other teams include Kettering Town F.C., which is in the Conference North, though having been higher.

Related Topics:
Football (soccer) - Rushden & Diamonds F.C. - Northampton Town F.C. - Football League Two - Kettering Town F.C. - Conference North

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Northamptonshire is more successful in rugby union, where Northampton Saints are in the Zurich Premiership (the highest league). Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is presently in Division Two of the County Championship.

Related Topics:
Rugby union - Northampton Saints - Zurich Premiership - Northamptonshire County Cricket Club - County Championship

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Silverstone has a major motor racing circuit, notably used for the British Grand Prix.

Related Topics:
Silverstone - Motor racing - British Grand Prix

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