The site of Fotheringhay Castle. The historic castle was part of two major moments in English history. King Richard III was born at Fotheringhay in October 1452. Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner and executed at Fotheringhay in February 1587. The remaining stones sit beside the River Nene in the County of Northamptonshire.

The site of Fotheringhay Castle. The historic castle was part of two major moments in English history. King Richard III was born at Fotheringhay in October 1452. Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner and executed at Fotheringhay in February 1587. The remaining stones sit beside the River Nene in the County of Northamptonshire. Stock Photo

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5927 x 3951 px | 50.2 x 33.5 cm | 19.8 x 13.2 inches | 300dpi

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15 August 2023

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Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England, UK

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The earliest castle at Fotheringhay was probably built by Simon de Senlr of Northampton and Huntingdon in around 1100AD. On his death, his widowMaud, married David, King of Scotland and the castle passed down the Scottish royal line. In the Fifteenth century, the castle became the administrive centre of the powerful Dukes of York. Subsequentlt, it became a Royal Palace, the Birthplace of Richard the Third and eventually the prison and place of execution for Mary Queen of Scots.

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