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

  • 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

  • Iron Age quern stones - top and bottom stones from Hunsbury Hillfort © NMAG

    Iron Age Rotary Quern

    Rotary quern made from millstone grit used to grind cereals into flour. More than 100 were found at the Iron Age hillfort at Hunsbury Hill.

    Iron Age c. 200 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

  • Civil War cavalry soldier's coat made from Buffalo hide © NMAG

    Civil War Buff Coat

    English Civil War buff coat thought to have belonged to a Royalist soldier escapring the defeat at Naseby in 1645.

    Stuart 1645 Stuart to Georgian