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| Entering Wansford Lock |
It was raining when we awoke and did not clear until around 10am. We left Wansford Station moorings at 10:25 and cruised steadily in intermittent sunshine and a strong blustery wind through Wansford Lock and onto Yarwell Lock where we were able to fill up with water again. Then through Elton Lock and Warmington Lock, the first with no power assistance, to arrive at the historic village of Fotheringhay.
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| Moored at Fotheringhay |
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| Fotheringhay Castle Mound |
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| View from castle mound |
We are moored right next to Fotheringhay Castle where Richard III was born and over a centuary later Mary Queen of Scots was executed. Sadly all that remains is a large mound and other earthworks. From the top of the mound there are extensive views over the surrounding countryside and over the village to the amazing church. You will have to wait until tomorrow for a good picture, though there are others from previous years in the blog.
Statistics: 9.45 miles, 4 locks, 4 hours 20 minutes travelling
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