If you are curious about local or family history in the area that includes Burton Latimer, Corby, Irthlingborough, Kettering and Rothwell, the most useful sources include lists compiled to help collect the poll tax in 1698 and the window tax in 1702. They contain over 4,000 names of individuals who lived in Corby, Huxloe and Rothwell hundreds (a total of 105 parishes).
In many cases, each member of a household is identified by name. The introduction sets out exactly which places are covered.
This treasure trove provides much information about family and other relationships within households, as well as evidence of the total population of each place long before national censuses were launched in 1801. It has been transcribed and indexed by Kay and John Collins who have kindly allowed the Record Society to make digital copies available to everyone interested free of charge.
The map dates back to 1610 and shows the extent and boundaries of Corby, Huxloe and Rothwell hundreds.