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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Ceramic model of the Tudor Triangular Lodge in Rushton, by artist Hugh Colvin in later 20th century © NMAG

    Triangular Lodge

    A modern ceramic model made by Hugh Colvin. It represents the Triangular Lodge, a late 16th century building in Rushton bulit by Thomas Tresham.

    Tudor 1593 - 7 Medieval to Tudor

  • Ceramic insulator egg © NMAG

    Insulator Egg

    Ceramic insulator egg used to hold together the aerials transmiting shortwave radio from the BBC radio masts at Borough Hill in Daventry.

    1932 Modern

  • Bronze Age ceramic spoon © NMAG

    Bronze Age Spoon

    A rare Bronze Age Ceramic spoon found in a cremation burial found during excavations in Middleton Cheney.

    Bronze Age 1970 - 1740 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

  • Roman pottery tile marked with maker's name © NMAG

    Roman Grafitti Tile

    Marked with the personal name of its maker, this tile is evidence of Roman industry in Northamptonshire as well as local literacy.

    Roman 200 - 300 CE Roman and Early Medieval

  • Large pottery jug made in village of Potterspury, Northamptonshire © NMAG

    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

  • Medieval encaustic floor tiles depicting crests of the Woodville family and the House of York © NMAG

    Woodville Tiles

    Medieval floor tiles decorated with the crests of the the Woodvilles and House of York. Laid as part of the floor at the Hermitage in Grafton Regis.

    Medieval 1464 - 1499 Medieval to Tudor