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Known for
The BBC World Service transmitter masts (the tall radio masts visible for miles), Borough Hill (an Iron Age hillfort with extraordinary views), the Grand Union Canal, and a Northamptonshire market town at the heart of England
A little history
Daventry sits at the geographical centre of England. Borough Hill, the large Iron Age hillfort above the town, was used by Charles I as his headquarters before the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The BBC's long-wave transmitter at Daventry broadcast the World Service across the globe for decades.
Borough Hill Country Park for extraordinary views across the Midlands — genuinely one of the finest viewpoints in central England. The Grand Union Canal towpath walk. The Wednesday market for local produce.
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The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The Wednesday market for local Northamptonshire produce. The canal area has good pub food.
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Frequently asked questions
Daventry is a place in Northamptonshire known for the BBC World Service transmitter masts (the tall radio masts visible for miles), Borough Hill (an Iron Age hillfort with extraordinary views), the Grand Union Canal, and a Northamptonshire market town at the heart of England. Daventry sits at the geographical centre of England. The population is around 26,000.
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The Wednesday market for local Northamptonshire produce. The canal area has good pub food.
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Roam covers Daventry and the surrounding area in Northamptonshire, including Braunston, Long Buckby, Weedon Bec, Norton, Badby, Staverton, Crick and Kilsby.
