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Burghügel des Fotheringhay Castle am Ufer der Nene Erhaltene Burgmauer von Schloss Fotheringhay. Fotheringhay Castle war ein Schloss in Northamptonshire, England, und Stammsitz der Hauses York. Es wurde vermutlich um 1100 von Simon I. de Senlis, dem zweiten Earl of Northampton, gegründet.
Fotheringhay Castle, also known as Fotheringay Castle, was a High Middle Age Norman Motte-and-bailey castle in the village of Fotheringhay 3⁄ miles (5.6 km) to the north of the market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire, England ( grid reference TL061930 ). It was probably founded around 1100 by Simon de Senlis, Earl of Northampton. [1] .
8. Apr. 2021 · Birthplace of Richard III and site of the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots, this Norman motte and bailey castle is now a ruin. Fotheringhay Castle is easily accessible during daylight hours, and should delight those interested in medieval history, the Wars of the Roses, and Elizabethan politics.
Fotheringhay Castle war ein Schloss in Northamptonshire, England, und Stammsitz der Dukes of York. Burghügel des Fotheringhay Castle am Ufer der Nene. Erhaltene Burgmauer von Schloss Fotheringhay. Es wurde vermutlich um 1100 von Simon I. de Senlis, dem zweiten Earl of Northampton gegründet.
Fotheringhay Castle & Mary, Queen of Scots. History, tourist information, and nearby accommodation. Overview. Nearby attractions. Accommodation. HERITAGE RATING: HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Birthplace of Richard III, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed here. Fotheringhay Castle from the River Nene.
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. It strategically overlooks a crossing point on the River Nene and it also acted as a royal palace and a prison from the 13th century.
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. 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 ...
