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   What is friends of Northampton Castle?

   • Welcome to FONC! See the castle come to life in our Virtual Reality app for Google Cardboard. The Friends of Northampton Castle (FONC) aim to promote awareness of our heritage and in this website we hope to provide a useful resource for all those who have an interest in the fascinating history of Northampton.

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   Where is Northampton Castle today?

   • All that remains of the castle today is the Postern Gate, near Northampton Railway Station. The castle was built under the stewardship of Simon de Senlis, the first Earl of Northampton, in 1084. It took several years to complete, as there is no mention of it in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England completed in 1086.

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   What is the history of Northampton?

   • read more about the Northampton’s early history. In the 11th century the Castle was built and rapidly became an important royal establishment, with parliaments, trials, tournaments and feasts being held at the site, with the Castle also forming a key part of the town’s defences.

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   Who built Northampton Castle?

   • The castle was built under the stewardship of Simon de Senlis, the first Earl of Northampton, in 1084. It took several years to complete, as there is no mention of it in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England completed in 1086. In the reign of Henry II, the castle was in the hands of the Crown.

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   Northampton Castle in Northampton, was one of the most famous Norman castles in England. The castle site was outside the western city gate , and defended on three sides by deep trenches . A branch of the River Nene provided a natural barrier on the western side.

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   A Quick Overview of Northampton Castle. At Northampton there was once a massive and important Castle, with substantial defences and so important that parliament was held there during the mediaeval period. It was the first major Norman Castle a day’s ride from London.

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   The Friends of Northampton Castle (FONC) aim to promote awareness of our heritage and in this website we hope to provide a useful resource for all those who have an interest in the fascinating history of Northampton. FONC open meetings are held every month and are friendly and informal.

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   Northampton Castle | Things to Do and Places to Go in Northamptonshire. At Northampton there was once a massive and important Castle, with substantial defences and so important that parliament was held there during the mediaeval period. It was the first major Norman Castle a day’s ride from London.

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   Jul 22, 2014 · 164 subscribers. Subscribed. 505. 46K views 9 years ago. New for 2014, this 3D resurrection of Northampton Castle features HD graphics and a brand new guided tour of the castle, including the...

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9. www.northantslive.news › news › northamptonshireThe 14 Northamptonshire castles and where they once stood

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   Jan 16, 2022 · Northampton Castle. The once-great Northampton Castle is now the site of Chalk Lane car park. The castle was one of the most famous fortifications in England, defended on three sides by enormous deep trenches. It was built under the stewardship of Simon de Senlis, the first Earl of Northampton, in 1084.

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    Jan 5, 2024 · Castle History. Castle Mound History and Archaeology; Early History; A Castle For Northampton; The Decline Of The Castle; The Castle in Modern Times; Get involved; Gallery. Photos of Northampton Castle; Timeline; St Peter’s; Links. Northampton Castle in the News; Contact Us