This site introduces the historic village of Laxton, Notts. The site is managed by Stuart Rose, a Laxton farmer, Clerk to the Gaits and Commons and trustee of the Visitor Centre. He gives free guided walks in and around Laxton and talks about all aspects of the village today and its heritage.

Stuart's walks featured in the 'Guided Walks in Nottinghamshire' series published by Notts County Council until 2008.

	Laxton Exhibition
Laxton was the subject of an exhibition by the University of Nottingham's Manuscripts and Special Collections Department between April and August 2009. The exhibition included three lunch time talks, one of which was given by Stuart Rose. Slides from the talks and audio recordings of two of them plus a video podcast of the event are available as part of the on line version of the exhibition. Click here to view the exhibition. Click here to view the University's Laxton Learning Resource on line. Stuart Rose and Prof. John Beckett at the official opening of the Laxton Exhibition Photo: Manuscripts & Special Collections, Nottingham University

'Laxton Fields' has been designated a target area for Higher Level Stewardship by Natural England to promote conservation of the historic landscape and biodiversity. Click here for details of the scheme and click here for how it relates to Laxton.

Laxton talks, walks and visits can be arranged with emphasis on any single topic or combination of your choice including:

• Laxton Castle - one of the finest examples of a motte and bailey castle in the county

• Laxton's strip farming - the unique 3-field crop rotation system operated in Laxton's Open Fields

• Laxton's manorial system with the unique Court Leet and Jury

• Comparison of Laxton's modern and historic farming practices and equipment

• Illustration of the chain from farm to food, with interactive activities for school parties

• Laxton's operation of modern environmental and conservation practices

• how Laxton's farming heritage shaped the architecture of Laxton village

• Laxton's Church of St Michael the Archangel; it's history and tombs

Group organisers are invited to call to discuss what interests their group and to decide the most interesting topics for them. If appropriate, teachers' educational materials can be supplied and assistance offered with risk assessments.

Stuart has recently supported the Nottingham University team researching the exhibition about Laxton highlighted above.

The media, academics and event organisers researching Laxton past or present are welcome to discuss assistance and support.

• Locations arranged for filming

• Interviews arranged for radio or television

• One to one collaboration with specific university research topics or teaching requirements.

For details call Stuart Rose on 01777 871702 or 07939 228353,
 contact Bottom Farm
Laxton
Nr. Newark
Notts.  NG22 0NU

or email stuart.rose@laxtonnotts.org.uk

Site last updated 06/02/10