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The murder of Edward II

The castle that heard a king die.

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The murder of Edward II

Listen for the echo.

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Massive red-stone medieval castle
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  • Berkeley Castle
  • Near A38
  • The pin marks the spot.

A deposed king's screams still echo in the walls.

In 1327 the deposed Edward II was held at Berkeley Castle. Wikipedia says the castle is traditionally thought to be where he was murdered. Gloucestershire Live (2025) calls it one of the most gruesome deaths in royal history and says his screams are said to echo round the castle.

Sources

  1. Berkeley Castle, Wikipedia —
  2. Screams of betrayed king will echo around Gloucestershire castle (13 Sep 2025), Gloucestershire Live —

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