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Northamptonshire Heritage
Fascinating tales steeped in history, and magnificent monuments and structures make for the rich Northamptonshire heritage. In fact, the town of
Northampton was one of the largest and richest in England in the 12th and 13th Centuries. Its massive stonewalls boasted the finest of churches, religious houses and even a university.
History also has it that Northampton was always perceived as a revolutionary and freethinking town, quite often at odds with the church and the state. The county is also well known and remembered for its long-standing royal connections and pivotal historic events.
It is an interesting fact that amongst all other groups, it was the group of shoemakers that gained immense popularity for their strong non-conformist and radical traditions.
Northampton Heritage Sites
The awe-inspiring heritage sites of Northamptonshire are a major centre of attraction for its visitors all through the year. Ranging from a wide selection of ancient monuments, battlefield sites, re-enactments, Roman and Norman forts to Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic Cathedrals and Ruined Abbeys, the list is almost endless. Interestingly, some of the churches of the county date back as far as 680 AD.
The Northamptonshire heritage sites can be found over almost all of the parts of the county, right from Kettering to the far-flung Daventry. Kettering boasts of places like the beautiful Kettering Heritage Quarter and also Rockingham Castle - which is at least 1000 years old, and built on the directions of William, the Conqueror. The famous Boughton House, with its beautifully painted ceilings is also found in this famous region.
On the other hand, Daventry houses the famous
Castle Ashby House, home of the Dryden family, having survived ever since c.1710 without any alteration. The Kirby Hall near Corby is also another major landmark of Northamptonshire's heritage. The hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Interestingly, the hall is partly roofless, but still survives due to the towering height of its walls.
The stately homes of Northamptonshire had grandeur of their own, and today hold their charm even against more modern attractions. Quite a few of these houses have remained with the same family for generations, such as the Brudenells at Deene Park and Montagus at Boughton.
Talking of stately homes and gardens as a part of the heritage of Northamptonshire, there are plenty of these to choose from. Meanwhile, regions like the centrally located Wellingborough, house the popular Parish Church of All Hallows.
Althorp House, home to the famous Spencer family (including of course, Diana, Princess of Wales) for almost 500 years, is also to be found in Althorp, forming an important part of the Northamptonshire heritage.
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Northampton was one of the largest and richest in England in the 12th and 13th Centuries. Its massive stonewalls boasted the finest of churches, religious houses and even a university.
History also has it that Northampton was always perceived as a revolutionary and freethinking town, quite often at odds with the church and the state. The county is also well known and remembered for its long-standing royal connections and pivotal historic events.
It is an interesting fact that amongst all other groups, it was the group of shoemakers that gained immense popularity for their strong non-conformist and radical traditions.
Northampton Heritage Sites
The awe-inspiring heritage sites of Northamptonshire are a major centre of attraction for its visitors all through the year. Ranging from a wide selection of ancient monuments, battlefield sites, re-enactments, Roman and Norman forts to Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic Cathedrals and Ruined Abbeys, the list is almost endless. Interestingly, some of the churches of the county date back as far as 680 AD.
The Northamptonshire heritage sites can be found over almost all of the parts of the county, right from Kettering to the far-flung Daventry. Kettering boasts of places like the beautiful Kettering Heritage Quarter and also Rockingham Castle - which is at least 1000 years old, and built on the directions of William, the Conqueror. The famous Boughton House, with its beautifully painted ceilings is also found in this famous region.
On the other hand, Daventry houses the famous
Castle Ashby House, home of the Dryden family, having survived ever since c.1710 without any alteration. The Kirby Hall near Corby is also another major landmark of Northamptonshire's heritage. The hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Interestingly, the hall is partly roofless, but still survives due to the towering height of its walls.
The stately homes of Northamptonshire had grandeur of their own, and today hold their charm even against more modern attractions. Quite a few of these houses have remained with the same family for generations, such as the Brudenells at Deene Park and Montagus at Boughton.
Talking of stately homes and gardens as a part of the heritage of Northamptonshire, there are plenty of these to choose from. Meanwhile, regions like the centrally located Wellingborough, house the popular Parish Church of All Hallows.
Althorp House, home to the famous Spencer family (including of course, Diana, Princess of Wales) for almost 500 years, is also to be found in Althorp, forming an important part of the Northamptonshire heritage.
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