Recently I come across a map of the Brampton Valley Way courtesy of Northampton Council. The map shows places of interest and this is why I came to Saint Helen's church.
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Headstone of Rev John Morton and his Wife Elizabeth. |
The Rev John Morton 1670/1 -1726 is buried in this graveyard. rev Morton was an English theologian & naturalist, educated at Cambridge University. He was a clergyman in the Anglican Church, becoming Curate of Great Oxendon then later the Rector of this fine church and parish . He is also author of The Natural History Of Northamptonshire published in 1712. This is his only publication and in 1703 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Saint Helen's Church Great Oxendon |
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View of Market Harborough from St Helen's |
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