[2] The villages name is thought to be derived from 'town of the mill', or perhaps 'Meleton' - meaning protected town, since the church, manor house and castle were all within bowshot.

There has been a small church building in Moulton since the early 7th century, built of wood, but this was burnt down by invading Danes, was rebuilt, but again suffered the same fate.

During the 19th century, during church renovation, the shaft of a stone Saxon preaching cross was discovered under the floor, which is now displayed in the south aisle.

The stone-built Gothic Revival Style Methodist Chapel of 1835 with arched windows is next to the old school of 1878, now used by the Moulton Theatre.

Moulton Community Centre is a recent development consisting of a library, cafe, a pre-school, and halls for hire, with their largest room hosting up to 120 people.

Moulton is home to a number of pubs including the iconic Cardigan Arms, The Telegraph, The Artichoke, and a working men's club.

Cornbrash, Inferior and Great Oolite rocks have dictated that the soils of Moulton are predominantly sands and clays, but small quantities of ironstone may be found.

Moulton's elevation lies at 400–600 ft above sea level and the nature of the soil means that it is relatively free of flooding and drains well without becoming too dry.

Moulton has been affected by the expansion of Northampton, new build developments and expanding borders, yet retains a village identity.

[17] Boughton Lane Pocket Park on the southern end of Moulton is another source of animal and plant biodiversity.

[22] In modern times, the festival has grown into an event that brings in people from around Northamptonshire, including adjacent villages such as Overstone, Sywell, and Holcot.