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About Us
About Us
The parish is rural and although many villagers commute to work there are still those employed in agriculture. Sheep, beef cattle and arable are all important in the parish. The most northerly of the parishes, it includes the highest point in Northamptonshire (Honey Hill) and J1 of the A14. The pub survives, while the shop, post Office, bakery and school have all closed. The recently refurbished village hall hosts a monthly luncheon club for senior citizens and a Friendly Club and is available for hire for meetings and parties. The large playing field has cricket and football pitches, all-weather tennis courts, a children’s play area and a large pavilion. The bowling green has its own pavilion. On the edge of the parish lies the 27-hole Cold Ashby Golf Club. Cold Ashby was the local pioneer of the Open Gardens Weekend and draws good crowds each summer, many from some distance. The Open Gardens Weekend involves many local villagers and creates a great community spirit.
History
History
This is a stone church that seats about 100. It has a square west tower with corner pinnacles, and is reckoned to date from the 12th to 14th century. The porch is 17th century and the vestry, north door and organ gallery are 19th century. Two of the stained glass windows depict the church as it was in the 19th century. There was major restoration to the roof in 1991. One of the bells, dated 1317, is reputed to be the world’s oldest bell hung for change ringing. The lych gate was added in 1883 and is separately listed grade II. The churchyard was closed by order in council in 1884, and is raised with retaining walls. There is a relatively modern multi-coloured east window which looks glorious on a sunny day. Please call in to have a look.
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