Deddington
Deddington is a town and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England. The town lies 6 miles (10 km) south of Banbury. The parish includes two hamlets: Clifton and Hempton. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,146. Deddington has a commercial centre including a market place, which hosts a popular monthly farmer’s market. It has been a market town probably since the 12th century. One of the Hundred Rolls of King Edward I from 1275–76 records Deddington as a borough. It has a deli, coffee shop, restaurant, three pubs and a town hall (see below). Its football team is called Deddington Town FC.
| Deddington | |
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Houses at the north end of Market Place, with the parish church tower behind them | |
Deddington Location within Oxfordshire | |
| Area | 6.65 sq mi (17.2 km2) |
| Population | 2,146 (parish, including Clifton & Hempton) (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 320/sq mi (125/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SP4631 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Banbury |
| Postcode district | OX15 |
| Dialling code | 01869 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Oxfordshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
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| Website | Deddington Online |
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