Archaeological Collection Transferred to Advanced Storage Facility

A collection comprising thousands of artefacts has been transferred to a new storage facility dedicated to archaeology. Previously, these items were housed in a storeroom at the Manor House Museum in Kettering, which limited access for both researchers and the general public. Specifically, over 600 archive boxes, containing materials from diverse historical periods, have been relocated to a newly constructed facility at the Archaeological Resource Centre (ARC) within the Chester House Estate in Irchester. Helen Howell, the Conservative deputy leader at North Northamptonshire Council, stated, “Archives like this are vital for ensuring the history of towns are available for generations to come.” This particular collection chronicles the history of the town. Its transfer to the ARC will consolidate information for researchers, as the items will be stored alongside other artefacts originating from various parts of the county. Ben Donnelly-Symes, who oversees the archives at the ARC, indicated that the collection’s public accessibility will improve. He further added, “Over the next several years, we will be repacking, sorting and cataloguing the collections to modern standards.” The Manor House Museum continues to be temporarily closed while renovation plans are underway.