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- 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.
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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.
Gorgeous village of Fotheringhay is hiding a significant historical site! No obvious signage, blink and you miss the entrance to the footpath. Houses nearby have “no parking” signs in their windows yet there is an absence of double yellow lines and official parking restriction notices.
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- Hotels near Fotheringhay Castle: (0.16 mi) Fotheringhay Castle Farm Campsite (2.28 mi) Landal Rockingham Forest (1.60 mi) The Crown Inn Elton (3.32...
- Restaurants near Fotheringhay Castle: (0.26 mi) The Falcon Inn (1.31 mi) The Red Lion (1.69 mi) The Black Horse (1.72 mi) Mulberry Cafe (3.30 mi) R...
- Attractions near Fotheringhay Castle: (0.04 mi) Fotheringhay Village (0.29 mi) Fotheringhay To Warmington Nene Way Walk (2.64 mi) UK Parachuting (2...
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).
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.
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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. It changed hands successively until it finally fell into the hands of Ric...
Today, the castle is a Scheduled Monument and ‘nationally important’ historic site which has been given protection against unauthorised change. Only the earthworks and conical motte remain of Fotheringhay Castle, which stands above the peaceful River Nene. Close to the river is a small section of masonry wall protected by an iron railing. There are...
The castle is a 22 minute drive from nearby Peterborough, primarily along the A605. From Birmingham, the castle is reachable in an hour and 25 minutes via the M6 and A14.
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.
There’s almost nothing left of the castle – just the grassy motte and some mounds where you can see the old walls and fish pond; but standing on the motte you can really easily visualise the layout of the castle, and look across lovely views to bridge, river and church.
