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1066.
The Saxon lord Oswulf (son of Frani) had most of his lands confiscated by William of Normandy ("The Conqueror"). At this time Oswulf's freehold of "Stoc" was valued at 60 shillings. Oswulf is recorded as also owning the neighbouring settlements of Brampton Ash, Desborough and Medbourne.
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1086.
Under the name "Stoche", Stoke Albany was recorded as a settlement in the Domesday Book, in the hundred of Stoke and the county of Northamptonshire. There were two registered land owners: King William ("The Conqueror") and Robert of Tosny (aka Todeni), who between them administered 20 households whose menfolk comprised 9 villagers, 6 freemen, 2 smallholders and 3 slaves.
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1274. The village was granted to William D'Albini (a descendant of Robert of Tosny), and was given the new name of "Stok Daubeny".
1854.
In April, the notable former Lord Chief Justice Of England Thomas Denman, who had been afflicted by a paralysing stroke in December 1852, moved to Stoke House to live with and be cared for by his eldest son (also named Thomas) and daughter-in-law. He died on 22nd September and was buried in St Botolph's graveyard. Denman Close in the village of Stoke Albany was later to be named in his honour.
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1941 July 28th.
Flying Fortress AN534 crashed onto fields at Stoke Albany during a test flight. All seven crew members perished, including 1st Lieutenant Laird Hendricks an American Air Force Officer. The USA had at this time not officially entered WW2. There is a memorial to the crew members in St Botolph's Church.
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