Furtho
Furtho is a deserted medieval village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Potterspury, in the West Northamptonshire district, in the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 25.
| Furtho | |
|---|---|
Manor Dovecote (left foreground) and St Bartholomew's church (right background) | |
Furtho Location within Northamptonshire | |
| OS grid reference | SP772429 |
| • London | 55 miles (89 km) |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Towcester |
| Postcode district | MK19 6 |
| Dialling code | 01908 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Potterspury Parish Council |
The origin of the village's name is uncertain: 'before the hill-spur' or 'ford hill-spur' are conjectured.
Furtho is east of Potterspury, west of Cosgrove and about 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Stony Stratford. The nearest towns are Wolverton 3 miles (5 km) to the southeast and Towcester 5 miles (8 km) to the northwest.
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