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Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England, founded in the late eleventh century. The castle comprises a substantial motte surmounted by a shell keep, accompanied by an extensive bailey, and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture in the East Midlands. The site served as an important stronghold for the Dukes of York during the medieval period and witnessed considerable historical events, including associations with the Wars of the Roses. Although the castle fell into decline following the sixteenth century, its earthwork defences remain substantially preserved, forming a prominent topographical feature within the landscape.
Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012072. View the official record →
Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England, founded in the late eleventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012072.
Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012072.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Green moated site (2.3 km), Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle (4 km), Saxon settlement enclosure (5.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.