Grimscote

The hamlet of Grimscote is mainly situated on Northampton Sand bedrock, with a band of Lower Estuarine and Upper Estuarine Limestone to the south of the settlement.[4]

The hamlet is the largest centre of population in the parish and already was so in the early 18th century.[5] Little is known of its history, but extensive earthworks around it might suggest that it was once much larger than it is now.[6] The Duke of Grafton was the major landowner in Grimscote until 1919, when most of the property was sold.[7] Grimscote has 4 Grade II listed buildings: 2 houses on Manor Road,[8][9] a house on Penthorne Close,[10] and 'Ivy Bank' along with its barn.[11] The former Baptist Chapel is also on Manor Road.

Although there is no evidence of a pub today, there was once an outdoor beerhouse in Grimscote during the early 1900s. A photo taken circa 1928 shows what are presumably locals, two of whom were dressed in cricket whites, relaxing with a beer outside the beerhouse.[7] The beer was served through a window and a bell was accessible for service.[7]