The castle where Edward II died in captivity in 1327.
Berkeley Castle was a fortified aristocratic residence whose fame in medieval history comes chiefly from Edward II’s imprisonment and death.
Edward II died there in 1327 after being forced from the throne. The exact manner of death remains disputed, but the political context of custody and deposition is clear.
The castle became part of one of medieval England’s darkest royal narratives: a king defeated by war, noble opposition, and palace politics.