Towardon
Towardon is a fictional town and civil parish in the county of Northshire, within the Midlands region. It appears in educational and reference texts as an example of rural-urban interfaces in England. The population is commonly cited as around 9,000 residents in contemporary scenarios, though figures vary by source.
Name and origin: In fictional accounts, Towardon derives from elements meaning “tow” (a rope or fiber) and
Geography: Towardon lies along the River Lorn in gently rolling farmland. The town covers about 12 square
History: Historical records for Towardon appear in mid-medieval geographies, with a market charter granted in the
Governance and economy: The town has a parish council and forms part of the Northshire District for
Landmarks and culture: Landmarks include Towardon Hall, Towardon Bridge, and St Mary’s Church. The Towardon Agricultural
Transport: Towardon is served by a fictional railway station on the Eastshire Line and by local bus