22. The Dukes Head

Between 1682 and 1772, the premises were recorded as a farm, but in 1800 it was three cottages which were bought by Joseph Shimmell of Wicken who was a victualler (person who is licensed to sell alcohol). Joseph Shimmel built a new house on the site of two of the cottages and called it "The Duke of Cumberland".

Prior to 1834, it was occupied for some time by the Church Wardens and overseers of the poor of Passenham as a workhouse. However, it ceased to be a workhouse when Union House (a new workhouse) opened in Yardley Gobion in 1834.

Between 1889 and 1959, the name of the pub changed several times between "The Duke of Cumberland and "The Duke's Head", but in 1959, it was known again as "The Duke's Head" and was sold to Phipps Northampton Brewery Company Ltd.

The pub closed in the late 20th century and is now a private dwelling.