Brigstock is a village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire.
The village is surrounded by the remnants of the royal forest of Rockingham. Brigstock is an ancient settlement, dating back to the Bronze Age or Saxon period. Several properties in the village appear in the Domesday Book of 1086, in which Brigstock is referred to as "Brigstoc", and Roman relics have been found in and around the village. The village cross, found in the heart of the old village, was erected as a monument after Elizabeth I passed through the village. The parish church of St Andrew shows remnants of a tower which is probably 10th-century. The Saxon arch at the west end of St Andrew's Church.
There are 49 listed properties in the village. Brigstock is one of the largest villages in the region. The tomb of Robert Vernon, 1st Baron Lyveden (1800-1873), a Liberal Party politician, is located within the church of St Andrew. Much of the village has been owned by the Solesbury family since the mid-1800s and is said to be the location of the famous family vault. Today the Solesbury family still maintain a presence in the village but since the early 2000s have shifted their business interests into grocery retail throughout East Northamptonshire.
Brigstock is a thriving village with a good range of amenities, including a primary school, a medical centre, a post office, a library, a village hall, and a number of shops and businesses. The village also has a strong community spirit, with a number of active clubs and societies.
