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Sulgrave Manor original Tudor key

Sulgrave Manor original key unlocks the shared history between Northamptonshire and the USA.

1550 Medieval to Tudor

Welford Cup

A silver cup, known as a Tudor grace cup, used as a domestic but ceremonial drinking cup passed around the table after prayers.

Tudor 1518/9 Medieval to Tudor

Sir Christopher Hatton

Oil on wood panel painting of Sir Christopher Hatton, courtier to Queen Elizabeth I.

Tudor 1581 Medieval to Tudor

Tomb of young girl, Elizabeth Follet, in Collyweston parish church

This tomb is believed to be that of a young girl, Elizabeth Follett, thought to be the daughter of John Follett  a stonemason in the employ of Lady Margaret Beaufort at her Palace in Collyweston. Elizabeth Follett was buried in February 1508.

1508 Medieval to Tudor

Eleanor Cross

This 13th century fragment of carved stone comes from the medieval cross located near Delapré Abbey, one of just three surviving Eleanor Crosses.

Medieval 1291 - 1295 Medieval to Tudor

Norman Silver Penny

Minted at Northampton in the years after the Norman Conquest, this silver penny dates from bewteen 1083 and 1087.

Norman 11th century Medieval to Tudor

Brigstock Jewel

Mid-15th century jewelled brooch or hat pin found in Brigstock, within the medieval Rockingham Forest which covered large areas of Northamptonshire.

Medieval 1450 Medieval to Tudor

Northampton Castle Stone

This carved piece of sandstone comes from Northampton Castle, one of the most significant castles in medieval England.

Norman 11th century Medieval to Tudor

Potterspury Ware Jug

Potterspury ware jug found in the remains of a kiln excavated in the village of Potterspury.

Medieval 1250-1600 Medieval to Tudor

Treaty of Edinburgh - Northampton

In 1328, England's parliament met at Northampton Castle; where they agreed this peace treaty officially marking the end of the First War of Scottish Independence.

Medieval 1328 Medieval to Tudor

Costrel

Medieval leather flask (costrel) used for water or other drinks. Found in the Market Square, this example is embossed with a sword motif.

Medieval 1425 - 1475 Medieval to Tudor

Bishop and Queen Chess Pieces

These two discarded 12th century antler chess pieces were made in a workshop and are evidence of Northampton as a bustling medieval centre.

Norman 1100 - 1199 Medieval to Tudor

Monastery Key

15th century key from St. Andrew's Priory, a Cluniac monastery located in medieval Northampton.

Medieval 1400s Medieval to Tudor

Battle of Northampton Cannonball

This lead cannonball is proof of the earliest use of cannons on a battlefield in England - the Battle of Northampton 1460.

Medieval 1460 Medieval to Tudor

Medieval Seal Matrix

A medieval silver-gilt seal matrix. Used to create wax impressions on documents, this is a rare example in the name of a medieval woman.

Medieval 1200 - 1350 Medieval to Tudor