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Fotheringhay

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

East Northamptonshire

Fotheringhay

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

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Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

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Location: Fotheringhay, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Grace Mulligan

February 22, 2023

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Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

Paul77

February 23, 2018

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Not much left of the castle now just a mound of earth. Its where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before she was beheaded. Nice views over the Nene.

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