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| {{infobox UK place| | |||
| |country = England | |||
| |latitude= 52.13812 | |||
| |longitude= -1.16273 | |||
| |official_name= Moreton Pinkney | |||
| |population = | |||
| |shire_district= ] | |||
| |shire_county = ] | |||
| |region= East Midlands | |||
| |constituency_westminster= ] | |||
| |post_town= NORTHAMPTON | |||
| |postcode_district = NN11 | |||
| |postcode_area= NN |dial_code= 01295 | |||
| |os_grid_reference= SP574492 | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Moreton Pinkney''' is a village and ] in the ] county of ]. | '''Moreton Pinkney''' is a village and ] in the ] county of ]. | ||
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| It once had two railway stations, one to the North on the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway (later part of the LMS), but this closed in April 1952 and one to the South of the village called 'Culworth Station'. | It once had two railway stations, one to the North on the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway (later part of the LMS), but this closed in April 1952 and one to the South of the village called 'Culworth Station'. | ||
| One review states: | |||
| "Moreton Pinkney is a small village lying at the bottom of the hill leading up to Canons Ashby. The rainbow affect from the oil in the murky brook going along the northern edge of the village soon reminds you that there are people living in the village that come out of their houses occasionally. | |||
| Surrounded by villages which are well known for their 18th century architecture using local 'brown' iron stone, Moreton Pinkney is relatively below par with a mixture of old and 1950's council houses. There are some nice houses in the centre including the Manor complex. | Surrounded by villages which are well known for their 18th century architecture using local 'brown' iron stone, Moreton Pinkney is relatively below par with a mixture of old and 1950's council houses. There are some nice houses in the centre including the Manor complex. | ||
| The village church, St Mary the Virgin, dates from the twelfth century, although most of the present building is much later.<ref>See:</ref> The village once had three pubs: ''The Crown'', on Brook Street, and the ''Red Lion'' and ''Dun Cow'' on Upper Green. The ''Red Lion'' (more recently known as ''England's Rose'') closed c.2004. | |||
| There are many attractions in the village including a church and two public toilets. The only pub closed c2004. There's no shop, and no post office. The only time you can get something to eat is twice a week when the butcher van comes round. | |||
| It is very quiet mainly because most people only come back to their houses for sleep and food. But you may find some kids in the park trying to find something to do. Tuesdays are the most exciting days for the kids because it is bowls night, where they can go a socialise with the pros from the village team. Come on you maroons. | |||
| Just when you were thinking 'how could my day get any better?!' you could even catch the landscape gardeners cutting the grass. Only if you are having a really lucky day. | |||
| But don’t just take my word for it - come see this wonderful place for yourself. If you want the full 'Moreton experience' then bring your tent and camp out the back of the abandoned pub." | |||
| This amazing village is also name checked in a popular regional joke, told through the generations by residents of surrounding villages:<br /> | |||
| Q:What's the definition of a Moreton Pinkney virgin?<br /> | |||
| A:Someone who can run away from their Dads. | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 3 September 2008
Human settlement in England| Moreton Pinkney | |
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| OS grid reference | SP574492 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORTHAMPTON |
| Postcode district | NN11 |
| Dialling code | 01295 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
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Moreton Pinkney is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northamptonshire.
It is in the south west of the county, forming part of the district of South Northamptonshire.
It once had two railway stations, one to the North on the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway (later part of the LMS), but this closed in April 1952 and one to the South of the village called 'Culworth Station'.
Surrounded by villages which are well known for their 18th century architecture using local 'brown' iron stone, Moreton Pinkney is relatively below par with a mixture of old and 1950's council houses. There are some nice houses in the centre including the Manor complex.
The village church, St Mary the Virgin, dates from the twelfth century, although most of the present building is much later. The village once had three pubs: The Crown, on Brook Street, and the Red Lion and Dun Cow on Upper Green. The Red Lion (more recently known as England's Rose) closed c.2004.
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52°08′17″N 1°09′46″W / 52.13812°N 1.16273°W / 52.13812; -1.16273 by nick woody
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