Northleach with Eastington facts for kids

Northleach church

Northleach with Eastington is a special kind of local area in England, called a civil parish. It's located in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire. This parish includes the small town of Northleach and a tiny village called Eastington. Eastington is about 1 and a half miles southeast of Northleach town.

This area is also part of a bigger region known as the Cotswold district. The Cotswolds are famous for their rolling hills and charming stone villages.

A Look Back: The History of Northleach with Eastington

This local area, or parish, was officially created on 1 April 1935. Before that, Northleach and Eastington were separate areas. They were joined together, along with a part of another place called Hampnett, to form the single parish we know today. This joining helped to manage the local communities more easily.

What is the Freedom of the Town?

The Freedom of the Town is a very old and special honour that a town can give to people or groups. It's a way for the town to show great respect and thanks for their important contributions. While it used to give people special rights, today it's mostly a symbolic award. It means the town is very proud of them!

Who Has Received This Honour?

So far, one person has been given the Freedom of the Town of Northleach with Eastington:

• Christopher Hancock: He received this special honour on 24 April 2019.