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Coordinates: 52.237°N 0.905°W. Northampton Castle in Northampton, was one of the most famous Norman castles in England. [1] . The castle site was outside the western city gate, and defended on three sides by deep trenches. A branch of the River Nene provided a natural barrier on the western side. The castle had extensive grounds and a large keep.
- 1084
- Simon de Senlis
- Destroyed
- Motte-and-bailey castle
- A Quick Overview of Northampton Castle
- Early History
- A Castle For Northampton
- The Decline of The Castle
- The Castle in Modern Times
At Northampton there was once a massive and important Castle, with substantial defences and so important that parliament was held there during the mediaeval period. It was the first major Norman Castle a day’s ride from London. The favourite castle of King John, who visited 30 times, he moved his royal treasury to the Castle in 1205, and the Castle...
Soon after the Romans left Britain in 410, Northampton was establishing itself as a local seat of power with Saxon defenses near the site of the Castle and St Peter’s church. There were Saxon buildings in the area around Sol Central and St. Peter’s church, and by the early 11th century, Northampton had connections to powerful people of the time. re...
In the 11th century the Castle was built and rapidly became an important royal establishment, with parliaments, trials, tournaments and feasts being held at the site, with the Castle also forming a key part of the town’s defences. read more about the building and rise to prominence of the Castle.
Negatively affected by the plague, and known to have been at least partially in ruins by the mid-16th century, the Castle suffered through several destructive phases – in retribution for the town’s allegiances during the Civil war, the reuse of Castle stone for other buildings in the town, or due to later developments, little remains of the Castle ...
The Castle site now spans between vacant land and Northampton’s “Castle” Station. Excavations were last performed during the 1960s, and some foundations remain below the surface, offering a tantalising opportunity to learn more about this under-appreciated part of local and national history. read more about the Castle in modern times.
Our guided 3D virtual tour of the castle. Photographs of Northampton Castle. The FONC proposal for a Northampton Medieval Heritage Regeneration Project. Our pages about the history of Northampton Castle. FONC & the castle in the news.
Northampton Castle At Northampton there was once a massive and important Castle, with substantial defences and so important that parliament was held there during the mediaeval period. It was the first major Norman Castle a day’s ride from London.
Gallery. A reconstruction of Northampton Castle, with St Peters’ visible in the background. Some stills from our 3D Virtual Tour of Northampton Castle: Artists impression of the Castle in around 1300. St Peter’s Church is visible in the background, with the River Nene in the foreground.
Plan of Castle circa 1100 (B. Giggins) The only area listed at present is a small piece of land to the north-west corner of the St Andrew’s Road and Black Lion Hill junction. It seems that the only reason that this part was listed is because it was thought to be the only part of the original land surface on that side of the road.
Feb 21, 2024 · A key member of FONC, Tom Walsh has been doing some further documentary research on the remaining castle mound, which lies north-east of the inner bailey of Northampton Castle. Read his latest update below.
