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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Carved sandstone from the medieval castle of Northampton © NMAG

    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

  • Treaty of Edinburgh signed at Northampton Castle in 1328. © National Records of Scotland

    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

  • Parchemnt cover sheet of Weston Haddon Enclosure Award 1765 © NMAG

    West Haddon Enclosure Award

    Parchment copy of the West Haddon Enclosure Award of 1765. It details the allocation of land to each landowner in lieu of their previous holdings.

    Georgian 1765 Stuart to Georgian