Finedon is a town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, with a population at the 2011 census of 4,309. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Wellingborough and 12 miles (19 km) south of Kettering.
Finedon is an ancient town, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Tingdene", a large royal manor. The town grew in importance in the Middle Ages, and was granted a market charter in 1227.
Finedon's economy was traditionally based on agriculture, but it also developed a number of industries in the 18th and 19th centuries, including bootmaking, lacemaking, and ironworking. The town was also home to a number of quarries.
Today, Finedon is a thriving community with a mixed economy. There are a number of businesses in the town, including a light industrial estate and a retail park. Finedon is also home to a number of schools, churches, and other community facilities.
Finedon is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its attractive town centre, its historic buildings, and its proximity to the countryside.
Some of the notable places in Finedon include:
- St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed church dating back to the 14th century
- Finedon Hall, a Grade I listed country house dating back to the 16th century
- Finedon Cally Banks, a nature reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
- Finedon Museum, which tells the story of the town's history and culture
Finedon is a friendly and welcoming town, with a strong sense of community. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.