What is a registered battlefield?
A registered battlefield is an area of historic significance where important battles took place. Where they survive, these landscapes can provide important topographical and archaeological evidence to increase our understanding of momentous events, many of which may have been turning points in English History.
Planning
The Register of Historic Battlefields brings no additional statutory controls, but requires their consideration within planning policies.
Locations
There are two registered battlefields within Northamptonshire, at Northampton (dated 1461) and Naseby (dated 1645).
Use our interactive mapping, click onto the mapping link below, select Features and Places, then select the Environment category.
Further information
For further information on individual Registered Battlefields, including the formal Register description please email her@northamptonshire.gov.uk