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Oundle, Northamptonshire

Oundle is an ancient town in Northamptonshire, on the River Nene. The Talbot Hotel was rebuilt with stone from the ruins of nearby Fotheringhay Castle and is said to contain the oak staircase that Mary Queen of Scots walked down while being escorted to her execution. The town is within the council area of North Northamptonshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.480902,-0.468743
Grid Reference: TL 0408 8809
Civil Parish: Oundle CP
Council Area: North Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA

GBPN ID: 34212
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Oundle,_Northamptonshire_34212

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