Ringstead, Northamptonshire

Ringstead, Northamptonshire

Ringstead is a small village situated in Northamptonshire, England and is located approximately 15 miles north-east of Northampton in the Nene Valley. The River Nene runs directly past the village in a series of locks. During the 1980s, major sand and gravel excavations took place all around Ringstead leaving many man-made lakes and islands. There is a local primary school situated next to St Mary's church, which is host to the famous Ringstaed flower festival. Ringstead is the birthplace of Alfred Roberts, the father of Margaret Thatcher.

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The village has a relatively successful sporting tradition in football. This includes a men's team and an u-16 boys team.

External links

* [http://www.east-northantsonline.co.uk/pp/location/detail.asp?id=454 East Northants Online page on Ringstead]


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