| Maidford | |
|---|---|
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.svg)  Maidford Location within Northamptonshire | |
| Population | 168 (2011 Census)[1] 179 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP609525 |
| • London | 71 miles (114 km) |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Towcester |
| Postcode district | NN12 |
| Dialling code | 01327 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Maidford is a civil and ecclesiastical parish in West Northamptonshire and the diocese of Peterborough situated about 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Towcester. The population at the 2011 census was 168. It was a centre of local Northamptonshire lace-making until the early 20th century.
The villages name means 'Maidens' ford'.[2]
Maidford is mentioned in the Domesday Book as the settlement Merdeford Manor.
The 13th-century parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul, and forms the centre of a monastic complex used as an hospitalium by the nearby Abbey at Canons Ashby. Since 2006 the parish has been part of the Lambfold Benefice[3] along with the parishes of Blakesley, Adstone, Farthingstone and Litchborough.
