BRACKLEY, municipal borough, Northamptonshire, Eng land, on the river Ouse 7m. W.N.W. of Buckingham. Pop. (1931) 2,181. The early settlement (Brachelai, Brackele) is mentioned in the Domesday Survey. Records shew the mediaeval importance of fairs and markets, especially of the staple for wool. Brackley was incorporated by charter in 1686, when new fairs were granted and existing rights confirmed. Another charter was granted under the Municipal Corporation Act. Norman and Early English work remains in the Hospital of St. John, a 12th century foundation. The church of St. Peter has a beautiful Early English tower. Magdalen College School was founded by William of Waynflete, bishop of Winchester, in 1447. There are stations on the L.M.S. and L.N.E. railways. The town has minor agricultural industries, including brewing. It formerly had a considerable woollen and lace making trade. The borough is under a mayor, f our aldermen and 12 councillors. Area 3,489 acres. It is in the Daventry parlia mentary division.