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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Discarded (partially worked) antler chess pieces © NMAG

    Bishop and Queen Chess Pieces

    These two discarded 12th century antler chess pieces were made in a workshop and are evidence of Northampton as a bustling medieval centre.

    Norman 1100 - 1199 Medieval to Tudor

  • Appliqued and embroidered table cloth made by members of the Weston Favell branch of the Women's Institute © NMAG

    Tablecloth

    Made by members of the Weston Favell branch of the Women's Institute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, this tablecloth is still in weekly use.

    1953 Modern

  • Double-sided oil painting of Sir Christopher Hatton, builder of Holdenby House in late 16th century. © NMAG

    Sir Christopher Hatton

    Oil on wood panel painting of Sir Christopher Hatton, courtier to Queen Elizabeth I.

    Tudor 1581 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