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The Roman town (the Watling Street staging post, called Lactodorum), the Silverstone Circuit nearby (British Grand Prix), and a Northamptonshire market town on the old Roman road
A little history
Towcester sits on Watling Street — the Roman road from London to Wales — and was the Roman town of Lactodorum. Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit — home of the British Grand Prix — is 4 miles away. The town has been a coaching stop since the Romans.
Silverstone for the British Grand Prix and race events. The town centre for local character. The Roman heritage on Watling Street. Stowe Gardens (NT) is close.
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Towcester is a place in Northamptonshire known for the Roman town (the Watling Street staging post, called Lactodorum), the Silverstone Circuit nearby (British Grand Prix), and a Northamptonshire market town on the old Roman road. Towcester sits on Watling Street — the Roman road from London to Wales — and was the Roman town of Lactodorum. The population is around 10,000.
Towcester has good independent cafes and restaurants. Local Northamptonshire produce is good. The market for local food.
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