Newton, Northamptonshire
| Newton | |
| Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|
 St Faith's Church, Newton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SP881834 |
| Location: | 52°26’30"N, 0°42’18"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 126 (2011) |
| Post town: | Kettering |
| Postcode: | NN14 |
| Dialling code: | 01536 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Northamptonshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Kettering |
Newton, sometimes called Newton in the Willows, is a small village in Northamptonshire. The village is in the Ise valley. The parish, including Little Oakley, had a population at the 2011 Census was recorded as 126.
The village's name means 'New farm/settlement'.[1]
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Church
The old parish church, St Faith, is now deconsecrated. It is a Grade II* listed building.[2] The church is largely of the 14th century, with a 15th-century tower and chancel of 1858 by William Slater.
The novelist J. L. Carr fought to prevent the redundancy of the church. The church building was run as Newton Field Centre, an educational centre, until it closed as unviable in 2018.
A dovecote, northeast of the church, is a Grade I listed building; it is described as an "outstanding dovecote, exhibiting craftsmanship of the highest quality".[3] It was associated with a mansion of the Tresham family.
History
In 1607, Newton was the site of the suppression of the Midland Revolt, a peasants' revolt against enclosure; at least 46 rebels were killed.[4] A memorial has been erected by the church where prisoners were held.
Outside links
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References
- ↑ http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Northamptonshire/Great%20and%20Little%20Oakley
- ↑ National Heritage List 1052061: Newton Field Centre (Grade II* listing)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1192042: Dovecote, North East of Newton Field Centre (Grade I listing)
- ↑ Newton Rebels
