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In 1722 a fine early Georgian church was erected to the design of Thomas Eayre of Kettering (1691-1757), surveyor, clock maker, and bell founder (the bells here are by him as well).

Built in the 13th century, the oldest part is the low tower which is surmounted by a small spirelet that is completely out of proportion with the rest of the building!

There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island.

It is not known when Oundle School was founded but it was reendowed in 1556 by William Laxton, Master of The Grocers Company and Lord Mayor of London.

This quaint parish church of St Nicholas holds a wonderful story within its walls, inside are memorials to two Spanish citizens of the Guevera family who came to England with Katherine of Aragon.

The manor of Scrivelsby is held by a form of tenure which requires the performance of a service rather than a money payment, in this case as the Kings or Queens Champion.

The ancient village centre stands above the flood plain of the river Nene.

An ancient ecclesiastical centre, collection of two Saxon crosses dating from the 9th century Saxon interior, jacobean pulpit, organ screen and pews.

St Peter's is legitimately another claimant for the title 'best Northamptonshire steeple'.

The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built in 1786 in the district known as The Wong or Cagthorpe. It was replaced by a new chapel on the same site in 1806.