Glapthorn
| Glapthorn | |
| Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|
 Cottage in Glapthorn | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL021901 |
| Location: | 52°30’13"N, 0°29’41"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 271 (2011) |
| Post town: | Peterborough |
| Postcode: | PE8 |
| Dialling code: | 01832 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Northamptonshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Corby |
| Website: | www.glapthorn.org.uk |
Glapthorn is a village in Northamptonshire, approximately a mile and a half to the north of Oundle, its closest town.
The 2011 Census, recorded the parish’s population as 271.
The village's name origin is uncertain. It may be 'Glappa's thorn-tree' or 'glæp-thorn'; an otherwise obscure plant name.[1]
In the village is a church, St Leonard's, which mostly dates back to the 13th century with the porch and south doorway added in the 14th century. The chancel rail and panels in the pulpit were installed during the reign of James I. Other noteworthy items are a Victorian bier, an original pew located at the back of the church, three bells (one of which dates to the 14th century by John Sleyt), and an organ. The church retains traces of mediæval paintings of what is believed to be St. Christopher.
North of the village is a small wood, Short Wood, with a Saxon earthwork. After being battered by the Dutch Elm Disease tree infection in the 1970s, the woodland is recovering its attraction and is particularly known for its May-time display of bluebell]]-carpeted open coppice. There are many other species in the woodland, resulting in its being classified as a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’. It is publicly accessible as a nature reserve.