| Astcote | |
|---|---|
  Astcote Location within Northamptonshire | |
| OS grid reference | SP677532 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Towcester |
| Postcode district | NN12 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Astcote is a hamlet near the town of Towcester in Northamptonshire, England. It is in the civil parish of Pattishall.
The settlement was recorded in the Domesday Book under the name of Aviescote. [1]
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