Helmdon
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Helmdon is a village and civil parish about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Brackley in West Northamptonshire, England. The village is on the River Tove, which is flanked by meadows that separate the village into two. The parish includes the hamlets of Astwell and Falcutt and covers more than 1,550 acres (630 ha).[2] The 2011 Census recorded a parish population of 899.[1]
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Helmdon | |
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St Mary Magdalene parish church | |
Location within Northamptonshire | |
Population | 899 (2011 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SP5843 |
• London | 72 miles (116 km) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Brackley |
Postcode district | NN13 |
Dialling code | 01295 |
Police | Northamptonshire |
Fire | Northamptonshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Welcome to Helmdon |
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The villages name means 'Helma's valley'. Alternatively, 'Helma (= helmet)' may be the name of a nearby hill. Early spellings also reflect confusion with Old English 'hamol' meaning, 'maimed'.[3]