Preston Capes is a village and

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in England. The population, including Canons Abbey, at the 2011 census was 216, up from 188 at the 2001 census. The village's name means "Priest Farm/Settlement". The village was owned by Hugo filius Nicholai de Capes in 1234. The

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is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.

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External links

Village website
Villages in Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire District Civil parishes in Northamptonshire {{Northamptonshire-geo-stub