[1] The parish church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dates from the late 13th century and is now grade II* listed.

[9] To the north-east of the village, south of Castle Dykes Farm, is evidence of a univallate hillfort and the buried remains of a Bronze Age barrow.

[13] The village, which is about 472 feet (144 m) above sea level, lies at the headwaters of two streams that run east into the River Nene.

[14] Farthingstone is 7 miles (11 km) equidistant from both Daventry to the north west, and Towcester to the south east.

[17] Every summer, the Farthingstone Foot Fest takes place, which is a marathon and other shorter distance events, and aims to raise money for charity.