John Clare's grave

The children of John Clare Primary School annually place 'midsummer cushions' around the grave. These are a Northamptonshire tradition recorded by Clare: a rectangle of greensward with summer flowers pushed into it.

John Clare, a 19th-century English poet known for his celebration of the English countryside and his work as a labouring-class poet, is buried at this site. The grave is associated with local traditions such as the midsummer cushions, which reflect Clare's deep connection to rural Northamptonshire life and his influence on preserving regional customs.