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Explore the Histories of Northamptonshire Interactive Timeline

Roman and Early Medieval

43 to 1066 CE

The Romans bring a new culture, towns and roads, whilst the later settlements by Anglo-Saxon peoples evolve into the early medieval communities that are first called Northamptonshire.

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Anglo-Saxon 10th century (900s)

Anglo-Saxon Stone

Carved with typically Anglo-Scandinavian interlace, this stone was found reused in the Norman church of St Peters and may indicate an earlier 10th century church.

Large piece of  decorative stone with carved Anglo-Scandinavian interlace art style © NMAG