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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 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (5.6 km) to the north of the market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire, England (grid reference).
Apr 8, 2021 · Fotheringhay Castle (also known as Fotheringay Castle) was a High Middle Age Normal Motte-and-Bailey castle around three miles north of the market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire, England. It was likely founded in around 1100 by Simon de Senlis (St Liz), Earl of Northampton.
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.
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.
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.
Now only the earthworks and the conical motte remain of Fotheringhay Castle, standing above the peaceful River Nene. Wandering among the ruins, with a little imagination you can delve into Fotheringhay’s chequered past.
Fotheringhay Castle may not be much to look at now, but it was the locations of several important historical events, especially the birthplace of Richard III and where Mary Queen Of Scots was executed. Here is our guide.
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. And if you can’t see half a billion falcon images you are not trying hard enough.
Feb 7, 2015 · While in the UK on my Mary Queen of Scots tour, we visited many historic sites associated with her life story. This included a trip to Fotheringhay Castle, the scene of her execution on February 8, 1587.
