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The
town became famous in the mid-20th century
when a Scottish company moved here to open a
steelworks and exploit local deposits of iron
ore. The ore has been mined for many centuries
and royal furnaces existed even at the time of
Edward the Confessor.
Rockingham Castle stands nearby on the summit of a
hill over the River Welland. With stunning
gardens, it dates back to the reign of William the
Conqueror.
Corby is also well placed for visits to Brigstock
Country Park, Kirby Hall and the important nature
reserve of King’s Wood. Nearby Deene Park House is
a sprawling Georgian mansion set in beautiful
gardens. |
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The main entrance to Rockingham Castle -
Photo:
Brian Coleman
CCL |
