Skip to main content Accessibility statement

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience.

By clicking the Accept button, you agree to us doing so. More info on our cookie policy.

Histories of Northamptonshire

Search

  • Piece of Northamptonshire ironstone, from Irchester Country Park. © NMAG

    Ironstone

    Northamptonshire’s ironstone was formed from iron-rich sediments in the Jurassic period. Quarried since Roman times, ironstone has shaped our landscape, fuelled the county's industry and built our houses.

    175 million years ago Geologic to Prehistoric

  • Piece of dressed Northamptonshire sandstone © NMAG

    Dressed Northamptonshire Sandstone

    A small piece of sandstone quarried and dressed for use in the modern repairs to the 16th century Manor House in Great Doddington.

    1999 Modern