Wars of the Roses Memorials → Fotheringhay castle information board
Fotheringhay castle information board
Title:
King
First Name:
Richard
Last Name:
Plantagenet
Memorial Type:
Information Board
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Inscription:
In the fifteenth century, the castle became the adminitrative centre of the powerful Dukes of York. Subsequently it became a royal palace, the birthplace of Richard III...
Richard III was born at Fotheringhay October 1452
Richard III lost his head and crown in 1485 at the battle
of Bosworth field, and Fotherighay went into decline....
Allegiance:
Yorkist
Condition:
Good
Condition Description:
Board is clearly legible without any damage
Memorial Address:
Fotheringhay, Peterborough PE8 5HZ
County:
Northamptonshire
Country:
England
Geoloation:
TL 06241 92997





