​A discovery for everyone...

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Learn

Learn about Northamptonshire's rich and varied history.

 

Buildings and places
 

Buildings and places

Learn about the built heritage and historic environment of Northamptonshire.

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Historic events
 

Historic events

Learn about important events and movements that took place across Northamptonshire.

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Historical figures
 

Historical figures

Learn about local heroes and people who played an important role in Northamptonshire’s history.

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How people lived
 

How people lived

Learn about the social history of Northamptonshire.

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Timeline
 

Timeline

See Northamptonshire’s progression through time and learn more about different time periods.

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Trades and transport
 

Trades and transport

Learn about the industries, trades, and forms of transport that shaped Northamptonshire’s history.

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Visit

Explore our map by theme or search by place to find heritage sites to visit in Northamptonshire.

1. Enter your postcode or find a parish on the drop down list and click ‘GO’.

2. Click the gold button above ‘Select Layers’ and tick the boxes you want to display.

 

Select Layers

Airfields
Airfield Airfield
Ancient Woodland
Ancient Replanted Woodland Ancient Replanted Woodland
Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland
Canals
Canal Canal
Castles
Castle Castle
Conservation Area
Conservation Areas designated for their historic, architectural and/or landscape character.
Conservation Area Conservation Area
Country Houses
Country House Country House
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment Crime and Punishment
Historic Bridges
Historic Bridges Historic Bridges
Historic Environment Asset
Possible extent of archaeological monuments and historic landscapes surviving as manageable features, as recorded on NCC's Historic Environment Record (HER); the 'MNN' prefixed number should be quoted when making enquiries. NB. AN ABSENCE OF ASSET MAPPING DOES NOT INFER AN ABSENCE OF ARCHAEOLOGY.
Historic Environment Asset Historic Environment Asset
Historic Landscape Character Assessment
Historic Landscape Character Assessment Historic Landscape Character Assessment
Listed Building
Historic buildings listed by The Department of Culture, Media and Sport. No definitive maps so many polygons are constructed using the listing description, address etc. Polygon shading reflects the listing grade.
Grade I Grade I
Grade II* Grade II*
Grade II Grade II
Grade II Grade II
Museums
Museum Museum
Railway Station
Station Station
Registered Historic Battlefield
Designation draws on available evidence for momentous events which took place on surviving battlefields. Mapping is intended to show the boundary of the main battle area as justified by this evidence, excluding parts intensively built upon.
Battlefield Battlefield
Register Of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest
Mapping of historic layout retaining sufficient historical integrity to make it of registerable quality, including sub-components such as buildings. Views beyond the designated area are also a material planning consideration.
Grade I Grade I
Grade II* Grade II*
Grade II Grade II
Scheduled Monument
Areas around archaeological monuments which have been assessed as of national importance, and protected in law as Scheduled Ancient Monuments. SOURCE: 1:10,000 OS-based maps supplied by English Heritage with individual schedulings.
Scheduled Monument Scheduled Monument
De-Scheduled Monument De-Scheduled Monument

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​Expert advice

Find information about the heritage services offered in Northamptonshire.

 

Archives
 

Archives

Information about the historic records of Northamptonshire and the Diocese of Peterborough.

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Archaeology
 

Archaeology

Information on planning and archaeological mitigation, plus pre-application advice and guidance.

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Family history
 

Family history

How to get help researching your family history.

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HER
 

HER

The Historic Environment Record is a public service for anyone researching the county's history and archaeology.

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Planning
 

Planning

Information on the number of heritage assets and the legislative context.

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Portable Antiquities Scheme
 

Portable Antiquities Scheme

A record of archaeological objects found by the public.

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