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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).
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 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.
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.
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.
Fotheringhay. By David Crowther 7 years ago 10 Comments. 13/14 Centuries. Featured. Lancastrians. Plantagenets 1216 - 1485. Richard III. Wars of the Roses. Given its size, it’s really rather remarkable what has happened at Fotheringhay.
Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire was originally a possession of the Scottish kings, but was forfeit to the English Crown in 1294. It came to prominence after Richard II granted it to Edmund of Langley the founder of the house of York.
