17th century building, Weekley, Northants
Weekley is a beautiful little village just to the north of Kettering in Northamptonshire. The building on the left dates from 1611 and was known as Montagu Hospital. It was built for a master and six brethren and in effect it was an almshouse that provided communal accommodation for widowers. The village of Weekley is part of the Boughton Estate, with Boughton House being a short distance away. Boughton House was purchased by the Montagu family in 1528, and is the home of the Dukes of Buccleuch.
The charming 12th century Church of St Mary the Virgin houses the grand tomb of Sir Edward Montagu, who died in 1601. The church tower dates from the 14th century.
17th century building, Weekley, Northants
Weekley is a beautiful little village just to the north of Kettering in Northamptonshire. The building on the left dates from 1611 and was known as Montagu Hospital. It was built for a master and six brethren and in effect it was an almshouse that provided communal accommodation for widowers. The village of Weekley is part of the Boughton Estate, with Boughton House being a short distance away. Boughton House was purchased by the Montagu family in 1528, and is the home of the Dukes of Buccleuch.
The charming 12th century Church of St Mary the Virgin houses the grand tomb of Sir Edward Montagu, who died in 1601. The church tower dates from the 14th century.