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Fotheringhay is a village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Oundle and around 13 miles (21 km) west of Peterborough. It is most noted for being the site of Fotheringhay (or Fotheringay) Castle which was razed in 1627.
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Fotheringhay Castle, also known as Fotheringay Castle, was a High Middle Age Norman Motte-and-bailey castle in the village of Fotheringhay 3⁄ miles (5.6 km) to the north of the market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire, England ( grid reference TL061930 ). It was probably founded around 1100 by Simon de Senlis, Earl of Northampton. [1] .
Apr 8, 2021 · Birthplace of Richard III and site of the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots, this Norman motte and bailey castle is now a ruin. Fotheringhay Castle is easily accessible during daylight hours, and should delight those interested in medieval history, the Wars of the Roses, and Elizabethan politics.
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Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire was the site of Mary, Queen of Scots execution. Historian David Ross explores the castle, with history, photos, and nearby historic sites. Passionate about History!
Feb 2, 2019 · Discover the history of Fotheringhay Castle, birthplace of Richard III and the place of imprisonment and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Home to the Dukes of York. It is a lovely place to visit if you are near the area, a beautiful; stone village by the banks of the river Nene in Northamptonshire. There’s what remains of the castle, a quite magnificent church, a pretty stone bridge, views across the green fields and river, and a good pub for afters.
Fotheringhay Castle is the remains of a large, medieval motte-and-bailey castle. The castle was built in the early 12th century by Simon de Senlis I, the Earl of Northampton who also built Northampton Castle. It strategically overlooks a crossing point on the River Nene and it also acted as a royal palace and a prison from the 13th century.
