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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).
Il castello di Fotheringhay (o Fotheringay; in inglese Fotheringhay Castle) era situato in un villaggio a Fotheringhay a circa 6 km a nord della città mercantile di Oundle, nel Northamptonshire. Fu iniziato come una motta castrale normanna a nord del fiume Nene, costruita da Simone I di Senlis, conte di Huntingdon-Northampton ...
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.
17 lug 2021 · Fotheringhay Castle from the River Nene. Only the earthworks and the conical motte remain of Fotheringhay Castle, standing on level ground above the peaceful River Nene. The castle was founded around 1100AD by Simon de St Liz (Senlis), Earl of Northampton and Huntingdon. St Liz chose the site carefully to control an important river crossing.
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.
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.
26 mag 2024 · Nestled in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, the grassy mounds and earthworks along the River Nene are all that remain of Fotheringhay Castle. Once a formidable Norman stronghold and the birthplace of a king, it played host to two pivotal events in British royal history before fading into ruin.
