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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.
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.
Wandering among the ruins, with a little imagination you can delve into Fotheringhay’s chequered past. On a gloomy morning just over 400 years ago the scene was set for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots in the Great Hall on 8 February 1587.
Feb 7, 2015 · The motte of Fotheringhay Castle (Photo by the author) From the north, we entered the site through one of those crisscross gates. The land is a working sheep farm. To the west, there was a picturesque view of the village with the lantern tower of the church in full view.
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.
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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.
