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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Northamptonshire

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Northamptonshire, England

Updated February 10, 2020

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Northamptonshire, England

Rushton Triangular Lodge

An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.

Northamptonshire, England

Lyveden New Bield

The intended purpose of this unfinished Elizabethan building remains a mystery.

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Birth of Radar Memorial

The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.

Northamptonshire, England

Glenn Miller Memorial at King's Cliffe

This World War II airfield is the last place the bandleader performed before he disappeared.
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Northampton, England

Northampton Museum and Gallery

The museum houses one of the world's largest shoe collections, boasting over 12,000 pairs.
2 miles from Northamptonshire

Hardingstone, England

Grave of the Unknown Man

In the 1930s, a mysterious murder shook this Northamptonshire village–the identity of the victim remains a mystery to this day.
4 miles from Northamptonshire

Brixworth, England

All Saints' Church, Brixworth

This church is considered the largest and most complete Saxon church in England.
4 miles from Northamptonshire
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