| Ashton | |
  Ashton shown within the United Kingdom |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Shire county | Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| European Parliament | East Midlands |
| List of places: UK • England • Northamptonshire | |
Ashton is a village and civil parish located in the east of the English county of Northamptonshire forming part of the district of East Northamptonshire. Located about a mile east of Oundle, Ashton was built in 1900 by the Rothschild family for estate workers. Since 1965 it has hosted the World Conker Championship — traditionally on the second Sunday of October.
