Welcome to Clopton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Clopton is a small village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, close to the Cambridgeshire border. The village stretches along the north side of the B662 and was recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Clotone'. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 134 people. The Village Church of St Peter was built in about 1863 by Richard Armstrong. In 1395, the noblewoman Agnes Hotot married into the Dudley family at Clopton. Before her marriage, she was known for besting a man in a lance fight: when her ailing father was unable to meet the arranged dueling challenge, Hotot took his place, disguising herself in his armour. She knocked her opponent off his horse – and then revealed her true identity. The Dudley family later created a new crest in honour of her victory.The village is reputed to be haunted by a ghost known as Skulking Dudley, who lived in the area in the 14th century. Skulking Dudley Coppice is named after him.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
789 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
444 (2021) |
Density |
56 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Thrapston |
District |
East Northamptonshire |
Postcodes |
NN14 |
ONS ID |
E04006716 |
Council
Contact details for Clopton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Clopton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Clopton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Clopton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Clopton Parish.
Local News
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Bishop called to Northamptonshire village to lay to rest skulking ghost
Published: 2nd Jan 2022
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The 10 North Northants towns and villages with the LOWEST council tax bills
Published: 19th Mar 2023
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Inside much-loved former Northamptonshire school transformed into family home
Published: 19th Apr 2021