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  • Iron key from medieval monastery of St Andrew's Northampton © NMAG

    Monastery Key

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

    Medieval 1400s Medieval to Tudor

  • glazed shouldered roof tiles medieval © Andy Chapman

    Glazed ceramic shouldered roof tile from St. James' Abbey, Northampton

    This is a rare type of medieval ceramic roof tile, replaced in the 13th century by standard rectangular ceramic or nib tiles used until the 20th century. The rarity of these roof tiles and their association with buildings of high status in Northampton, both religious and secular, is of historical and archaeological significance.

    1200 Medieval to Tudor

  • Chichele College building © English Heritage

    Chichele College, Higham Ferrers

    Chichele College in Higham Ferrers built by Henry Chichele, largely demolished by Henry VIII. The College was founded by Henry Chichele in 1422 was for 8 chaplains, one of whom was to be the Master or Warden, 4 Clerks and 6 choristers. One of the Chaplains or Clerks was to be assigned to teach grammar and another singing instruction.

    1422 Medieval to Tudor