Inside The Perfectly Preserved Medieval Castle Where King Edward II Was Killed

The magnificent Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire is everything you want a medieval castle to be – it’s a fortress, with the keep, the oldest surviving part of the castle - at its heart. Berkeley Castle has been home to the same family for nearly 900 years – and within its walls, a King of England was imprisoned and murdered in 1327. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email owned-enquiries@. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first