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Eleanor Cross

This 13th century fragment of carved stone comes from the medieval cross located near Delapré Abbey, one of just three surviving Eleanor Crosses.

Medieval 1291 - 1295 Medieval to Tudor

Triangular Lodge

A modern ceramic model made by Hugh Colvin. It represents the Triangular Lodge, a late 16th century building in Rushton bulit by Thomas Tresham.

Tudor 1593 - 7 Medieval to Tudor

Tree Label

Tree label identifying a Hemlock spruce, part of the arboretum planted by the Sotheby family of Ecton Hall.

1902 Modern

Viking Silver Coin

There is limited evidence of Viking influence in Northamptonshire and despite being minted during Viking rule this silver coin from Northampton depicts an Anglo-Saxon king.

Anglo-Saxon 895 CE-915 CE Roman and Early Medieval

Model of Eastern Gatehouse, Weedon Bec Royal Ordnance Depot

Model of the Eastern gatehouse of the Royal Ordnance depot, Weedon Bec. It now houses the Visitor Centre and Heritage Exhibition.

Georgian - early 1800s Stuart to Georgian

William Knibb's Box

Wooden box presented to William Knibb (1803 - 1845), Baptist minister and abolition campaigner.

Victorian 1838 Modern

Roman Spindle Whorl

Marked with the name of the Roman woman who used it, spindle whorls were used to spin wool into yarn to make clothes.

Roman 43 - 410 CE Roman and Early Medieval