Explore the Histories of Northamptonshire Interactive Timeline

Medieval to Tudor

1066 to 1603 CE

As England's rulers change, stone castles and churches are built, markets and settlements flourish, and Northamptonshire plays a key role in national power struggles.

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Norman 11th century

Northampton Castle Stone

This carved piece of sandstone comes from Northampton Castle, one of the most significant castles in medieval England.

Norman 11th century

Norman Silver Penny

Minted at Northampton in the years after the Norman Conquest, this silver penny dates from bewteen 1083 and 1087.

Norman 1100 - 1199

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.

Medieval 1200 - 1350

Medieval Seal Matrix

A medieval silver-gilt seal matrix. Used to create wax impressions on documents, this is a rare example in the name of a medieval woman.

Medieval 1259 - 1290

Jewish Tombstone

This Jewish tombstone fragment is one of two surviving medieval inscriptions in England; indicating a thriving medieval Jewish community living in Northampton at the time.

Medieval 1291 - 1295

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 1328

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.

Treaty of Edinburgh signed at Northampton Castle in 1328.

Medieval 1400s

Monastery Key

15th century key from St. Andrew's Priory, a Cluniac monastery located in medieval Northampton.