Northampton in West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Hazelrigg House

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

1. Hazelrigg House Marker

Inscription. Hazelrigg House is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture which escaped destruction in the great fire of Northampton (1675). It is also known as Cromwell house, there being a local tradition that Oliver Cromwell slept here on the night before the Battle of Naseby (June 1645).

Erected 1987 by Northampton Borough Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 14.207′ N, 0° 54.152′ W. Marker is in Northampton, England, in West Northamptonshire. It is on Mare Fair, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Mare Fair, Northampton, England NN1 2RH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Peter's Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Northampton Castle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Fall of the Castle Walls (about 120 meters away); Hazelrigg House and the Old Black Lion (about 120 meters away); Stories from the Castle (about 120 meters away); Royals and the Castle (about 120 meters away); The Great Fire of Northampton (about 150 meters away); Thomas Becket (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.

Also see . . . Hazelrigg House (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

It is not known exactly when the building was built, but an examination of the building's roof trusses suggests that the property dates from the early 16th century and it is one of the few houses to escape the Great Fire of Northampton in September 1675, when only a part of it was destroyed. The building's name derives from the Hazelrigg family who owned it for many years. It has also been known as Cromwell House and Hazelrigg Manor. The Cromwell reference derives from a local tradition that Oliver Cromwell spent the night at Hazelrigg House on his way to the Battle of Naseby in 1645. Unfortunately this local reference
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 25, 2026

2. Hazelrigg House and Marker
isn't supported by any documentary evidence.

(Submitted on September 25, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.