Saint Helen's church Great Oxendon and Rev John Morton

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.

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.

Saint Helen's Church Great Oxendon

View of Market Harborough from St Helen's

Whats above Great Oxenden Tunnel

I decided to go above ground for a change. This photo is of the air shaft of the tunnel standing approx 15-20ft made of engineering bricks as is the whole tunnel to withstand the huge pressure from the above ground. which despite being partially obstructed by shrubbery it can be seen from the A508 that passes through the village.
This photo is taken to the left of the shaft of Great Oxendon its self. I plan to visit the village soon as I would like to increase my knowledge of the area around the Brampton Valley Way.

Whats above Great Oxenden Tunnel

A recent walk above Great Oxenden tunnel I found three different kinds of mushroom. One I have yet to identify......

A Blackening Wax Cap.. I think but I am open to ideas

Giant Parasol. They are huge if you can imaging a dinner plate thats how huge they are...

A track that runs above great Oxenden tunnel that leads to the field where I found the mushrooms.

A view from the top with Market Harborough in the distance this is where I found the mushrooms...

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More views of the Brampton Valley way

The Manor seat looks impressive

An air display

A view from one of many bridges this one you can see Artingworth village.

Are we there yet? Erm No. A really nice design for the sustrans route 6.

Reaching the end of the line

Old railway carriage at the Northampton and Lamport railway. Well worth a visit they have there own web page just click on the link for news, history and upcoming events
www.nlr.org.uk

Old British railways sign on a carriage

Steam saddle tank loco

Diesel loco under wraps

Pitsford and Brampton signal box and brake carriage

Just reward..
A pint of Guinness at Brampton Halt.

I must do this again soon. I hope this has given people an insight to the Brampton Valley Way. I plan to add more photos soon. So don't worry it's not the end of the line for the blog but just the beginning.

C.B

Intial Bridge

A bit of poetic licences is involved here but I call this bridge Initial Bridge because I can make my Initials C.B from it.