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St. Mary and All Saints Church (Fotheringhay)

St. Mary and All Saints is the magnificent parish church of the Northamptonshire village of Fotheringhay.

It has a beautiful setting overlooking the River Nene, close to the earthworks of the historic Fotheringhay Castle.

Today`s church is what remains of a larger building built in the late 14th century. It was given by Edward VI to the Duke of Northumberland, who demolished the choir and college.

The church has a wonderful lantern tower, reminiscent of Ely Cathedral and visible for miles around. It is 103 feet high and has a fan - vaulted roof.

Among the monuments is one to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York and father to Edward IV and Richard III. The latter was born at Fotheringhay.

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