King Edward II died on this day, 21st September 1327 at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire.
Edward II had been imprisoned in Berkeley Castle having been forced to abdicate the throne in favour of his son Edward III following a rebellion led by his wife Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer.
It is unclear as to what sort of conditions Edward II was kept in, written records from the time show luxury goods having been purchased for him. But, legend suggests that he was kept in a windowless cell in Berkeley Castle next to a dungeon where the rotting carcasses of animals, and people, were thrown.
Legend also states that he was murdered in the most horrific manner "a red-hot spit was run up his bowels"
Edward II's screams are said to still be heard at Berkeley Castle each year on the anniversary of his death.
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