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Fotheringhay Castle
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- Name
- Fotheringhay Castle
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Period:
- Early Modern (1500AD-1800AD)
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1500AD - 1599AD
- City/Town:
- Peterborough
- Figure:
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Resorts:
- Fotheringhay,
Peterborough,
Leicester,
- Related:
- Sandal Castle, Bosworth Field Visitor Centre,
Bosworth Field - Actual Site, Lyveden New Bield,
about Fotheringhay Castle
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 - in fact very little is left of it today.
Fortheringhay Castle is easily accessable during daylight hours, and should delight those interested in medieval history, the Wars of the Roses and Elizabethan politics
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Fotheringhay Castle is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Fotheringhay Castle, Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire PE8, United Kingdo
Phone: Contact local tourist office
useful information
Directions:
Fotheringhay Castle is located in the village centre, 12 miles west of Peterborough, on the A1139-A605.
Ticket Information:
Open during daylight hours
Links:
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fotheringhay_Castle
http://www.northamptonshire.co.uk/guides/fotheringhay/fotheringhay_
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