Projects at Canons Ashby

A lot of work goes in to looking after this special place, from ancient archaeology to updating the visitor facilities. Take a look at the completed and ongoing projects that help keep us open and looking our best.

A historic loom being used
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Canons Ashby’s new staircase carpet

Find out more about our staircase's makeover.

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Canons Ashby Clock Tower 1 Intro
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Restoring the clock tower with an 19th century mechanism

Putting time back in place at Canons Ashby. This wonderful 19th century time piece survived the Second World War, then was restored after a fire and 60ft plunge!

Come and see this fascinating 180 year old clock movement ticking away
Historic photograph of the Pebble Court at Canons Ashby
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Revealing Secrets: Historic building recording at Canons Ashby

Archaeologists have been working to peel away Canons Ashby's secrets to find out more about how the building has evolved since it was first built.

Discover more about our historic building survey project
Canons Ashby Stew Ponds 2018 view two
Canons Ashby   Northamptonshire

Restoring the medieval stew ponds at Canons Ashby

Restoring the medieval stew ponds is just the start of our conservation plans to develop this beautiful historic and natural environment into a wildlife sanctuary.

Discover more about our stew ponds and how they help the environment.
The Funerary Achievement getting wrapped in tissue paper
Canons Ashby   Northamptonshire

An achievement in conservation

In 2016 we embarked on a project to conserve the fragile funerary achievement displayed in the Priory Church. Follow our progress as we reach each milestone, and find out how you can make a difference.

What have we achieved so far?
Archaeologists working on Castle Mound at Canons Ashby
Canons Ashby   Northamptonshire

Motte and bailey mystery

What historical secrets are hidden under the mound at Canons Ashby?

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