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BERKELEY CASTLE

Berkeley Castle Gloucestershire is a castle in the town of Berkeley . The castle's origins date back to the 11th century and it has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.

 

The castle has remained within the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century, except for a period of royal ownership by the Tudors. It is traditionally believed to be the scene of the murder of King Edward II in 1327.

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Uploaded on May 14, 2016
Taken on May 14, 2016