Towns & cities · East Midlands
Stanwick
Stanwick — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stanwick is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,942 people. Address: NN9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England". Coordinates: 52.3286°, -0.5631°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Stanwick () is a village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There has been a settlement at Stanwick since Roman times at the latest. A Roman villa was excavated in 1984–1992 and several mosaics were found prior to the construction of a bypass and mass excavation of gravel. In 2013, one of the mosaics was returned after study and is now on display in the Visitor Centre at Stanwick Lakes. In 1086 the manor of Stanwick was held by Peterborough Abbey but by 1284 there appear to have been two manors. In 2007, Stanwick, Hargrave, Raunds and Ringstead were legally united as "The 4 Spires Benefice", with each village retaining its own church. On 29 June 2017 the Stanwick electorate voted on whether to adopt a local Neighbourhood Plan. With an above average…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3286, -0.5631
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Stanwick
- Postcode
- NN9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Population
- 1,942
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.thrapstononline.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q537555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stanwick, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stanwick, St Lawrence (geograph 2545933).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
The Old Rectory
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Stanwick Parish Fields
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Stanwick Roman Villa
Roman villas · 1.3 km
Roman Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Swan Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Bronze Age
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Medieval Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Stanwick Lakes
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
Norman & Saxon Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Chelveston
Villages · 1.9 km
Irthlingborough Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Stanwick is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,942. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,942
- Constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stanwick
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Stanwick →
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Manor House, Raunds
Manor House, Raunds — Grade II listed building in Raunds, East Northamptonshire, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter Parish Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter Parish Church of St Peter — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Raunds War Memorial
Raunds War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Bede House
Bede House — Grade I listed house in East Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Higham Ferrers Pits
Higham Ferrers Pits — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Higham Ferrers Pits and Wilson's Pits
Higham Ferrers Pits and Wilson's Pits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows
Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers
St. Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers — church in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory — historic building in Stanwick, East Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Roman villas · East Midlands
Stanwick Roman Villa
Stanwick Roman Villa — a roman villa in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Chichele College
Chichele College — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Stanwick Parish Fields
Stanwick Parish Fields — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Chantry Chapel Of All Souls
Chantry Chapel Of All Souls — a Grade I-listed chapel in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Higham Ferrers Churchyard Cross
Higham Ferrers Churchyard Cross — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Irthlingborough Old Bridge
Irthlingborough Old Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Chichele College, South And East Ranges And Atttached Foundations
Chichele College, South And East Ranges And Atttached Foundations — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Market Cross At Junction Of Station And Finedon Roads
Market Cross At Junction Of Station And Finedon Roads — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Chichele College, North Range And Attached Foundations
Chichele College, North Range And Attached Foundations — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Manor House Upper Manor
Manor House Upper Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory — historic building in Stanwick, East Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 2Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Stanwick Parish Fields
Stanwick Parish Fields — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Roman villas · East Midlands
Stanwick Roman Villa
Stanwick Roman Villa — a roman villa in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Roman Stone
Roman Stone — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Swan Sculpture
Swan Sculpture — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stanwick
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
The Hind Hotel
The Hind Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Cross Keys Campsite
The Cross Keys Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Wicksteed Park Camping
Wicksteed Park Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Wadenhoe Scout Campsite
Wadenhoe Scout Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hare And Hounds Public House
Hare And Hounds Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
67 and 69 High Street
67 and 69 High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Mulso Arms Public House And Barns Attached To North West And South West
Mulso Arms Public House And Barns Attached To North West And South West in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Bell Inn Public House
The Bell Inn Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Kings Arms Public House And Attached Outbuildings To Rear
Kings Arms Public House And Attached Outbuildings To Rear in England East, United Kingdom.
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Marholm — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Thornhaugh
Thornhaugh — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Austerfield
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanwick?
- Stanwick is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN9), in the parish of Stanwick.
- What is Stanwick?
- Stanwick — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
- How do I get to Stanwick?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN9.
- Is Stanwick a protected site?
- Yes — Stanwick is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stanwick free to visit?
- Yes, Stanwick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN9. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.