Berkeley Castle
Located in Berkeley, Stroud Coordinates: 51°41′17″ N 2°27′24″ W
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
- Elevation
- 20 m
- above sea level
About Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle is a historic site. Location: Berkeley, Stroud.
Berkeley Castle ( BARK-lee; historically sometimes spelled as Berkley Castle or Barkley Castle) is a castle in the town of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. The castle's origins date back to the 11th century and it is a Grade I listed building. The castle, traditionally believed to have been the scene of the murder of King Edward II in 1327, has remained in the possession of the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century, except for a period of royal ownership under the Tudors.
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At a glance
- Built
- 1067
- Heritage designation
- Grade I listed building
Source: Wikidata
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