Apethorpe facts for kids
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| Population | 160 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL023957 |
| • London | 75 miles (120.7 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PETERBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | PE8 |
| Dialling code | 01780 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Apethorpe (pronounced "Ap-thorp") is a small village in Northamptonshire, England. It is located about 11 miles (17.7 km) west of the city of Peterborough. In 2011, about 160 people lived there.
The village's name means "Api's outlying farm or settlement". Apethorpe is mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. This was a big survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror. Later, in the late 1400s, Sir Guy Wolston bought the land. He started building the famous Apethorpe Palace that you can still see today.
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Where is Apethorpe?
Apethorpe is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of the town of Oundle. It is also 12 miles (19.3 km) northeast of Corby. If you want to travel by train, the closest stations are in Corby and Peterborough. From these stations, you can catch trains to London. London is about 75 miles (121 km) away by road.
Cool Places to See
St Leonard's Church
St Leonard's Church in Apethorpe is a very old building. Most of it was built in the style popular in the late 1400s and early 1500s. It has a special chapel from 1621 and a tower partly built in 1633. Inside, you can find a large monument to Sir Anthony Mildmay, who died in 1617.
Sir Anthony Mildmay was the son of Sir Walter Mildmay. Sir Walter was an important government official for Queen Elizabeth I. He was in charge of the country's money as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Anthony became an ambassador to France in 1596.
Apethorpe Palace
The Willow Brook river runs along the east side of Apethorpe village. Here, you'll find Apethorpe Palace. This palace is a very important historical building. It is listed as a Grade I building, meaning it's of exceptional interest. Since 2014, the palace has been owned by the Baron von Pfetten.
The King's Head Pub
In 1904, a man named Leonard Brassey made many changes to the village. He built new cottages. He also replaced an old pub with a new one called The King's Head. This pub is now also owned by the Baron von Pfetten.
Other Interesting Structures
Near the church, you can see some old stocks and a whipping post. These were used long ago to punish people in public. There's also an 18th-century Dovecote on the palace grounds. A dovecote is a building where pigeons or doves are kept. It is a protected historical site.
Ancient Roman Villa
About 500 yards (450 meters) southeast of Apethorpe Palace, you can find the remains of an old Roman villa. A villa was a large Roman country house. This one was discovered and dug up in 1859. The main part of the villa had a courtyard that was about 230 by 240 feet.
The main buildings had special underfloor heating systems called hypocausts. They also had beautiful floor designs made from small colored tiles called mosaics. The roofs were made of slate from a nearby area. Archaeologists found pottery, including fine Roman dishes called terra sigillata. They also found coins, which showed the villa was mainly used in the 300s AD. Two small altars were also found.
Famous People Who Lived Here
The famous actor Rowan Atkinson, known for playing Mr. Bean, used to live in Apethorpe.
