Hackleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hackleton |
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 William Carey Baptist Chapel |
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 Hackleton
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| Population | 1,568 (2001 Census) 2,054 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP805550 |
| • London | 64 miles (103 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORTHAMPTON |
| Postcode district | NN7 |
| Dialling code | 01604 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Hackleton is a lovely village in West Northamptonshire, England. It's about 5 miles (8 km) south of Northampton town centre. The village is also quite close to the M1 motorway, which connects London to Yorkshire. Hackleton sits on the busy B526 road, between the villages of Horton and Wootton. The area of the parish is around 1,030 acres (417 hectares). The name 'Hackleton' means 'Farm or settlement connected with Haeccel'.
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People and Population
The area around Hackleton includes several smaller villages. In 2001, Hackleton, Piddington, and Horton together had 1,568 residents. There were 756 males and 812 females living in 606 homes. By 2011, the total population for Hackleton, Horton, Piddington, and Preston Deanery grew to 2,054 people.
How the Village is Run
Hackleton has a parish council. This council helps manage local services and matters for Hackleton. It also looks after the nearby villages of Piddington, Preston Deanery, and Horton. Parish councils are the lowest level of local government in England. They help make decisions that affect the local community.
Village Life and Places to See
Hackleton has several important places for its residents. The village school is Hackleton CofE Primary School. There is also the Hackleton Carey Baptist Chapel. The Dudley Winterbottom Memorial Hall is a community building used for events. You can find a local shop called Hackleton Stores and The White Hart Pub.
The village also has 'The Rec', which is a local sports ground. It is the home field for the village football team, AFC Hackleton. There is a war memorial to remember those who served. You can also find a butcher shop and a small 'pocket' park. This park used to mark the boundary between Hackleton and Piddington. A stream called Wootton Brook flows nearby.
William Carey and the Chapel
The Hackleton Carey Baptist Chapel is very special. It was started by William Carey. He was an English Protestant missionary and Baptist minister. He is often called the "father of modern missions." Carey was one of the people who helped create the Baptist Missionary Society.
William Carey came to Hackleton to learn a trade as a shoemaker. He lived and worked here before he became famous. The Chapel is built near where he completed his apprenticeship. There is even a road in Hackleton named Carey Road, in his honor. An inscription on the chapel explains his connection to the village. It says he was converted to God and preached his first sermon in Hackleton.
Nearby Villages
The village of Piddington is very close to Hackleton. Piddington is home to the parish church, St John the Baptist. This church is part of the Living Brook Benefice. Piddington is also known for the Piddington Roman Villa, an ancient Roman site.
Future of Hackleton
There have been plans for more housing development around Northampton. This includes an area called "Preston Green." In 2008, there were plans for 13,500 new houses and other buildings. These developments would be in rural areas near Grange Park, Quinton, and Preston Deanery. Such large-scale growth could mean that Hackleton might become part of a larger urban area in the future.
See also
In Spanish: Hackleton para niños
