Castle Tower, United Kingdom
From series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”Year: 11th century.
Exciting Castle Tower of London also has its mystical guardians; many tourists consider meeting these spirits to be a great success. Locals believe that the ghost of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was killed on the order of King Henry II, can be seen in the walls of the castle. The headless ghost of Anne Boleyn can also be found in the corridors of the Tower, as well as the ghost of the Countess Margaret Pole, which is considered the most terrible. Her execution took place in the castle in 1541; Henry VIII put Countess to death just to liquidate the hated Plantagenet dynasty. There are also ghosts of children, which are often called ‘the little princes.’ The young King Edward V, who was only 12 years old and his 9-year-old brother Richard succumbed there.
First ghosts in the walls of the Castle Tower have being observed in the 13th century. The have been treated as restless souls of royal family representatives. There have been many incredible stories associated with the castle. Burials were repeatedly found all around; sometimes they shown to people by ghosts. Many were executed within the walls of the Tower and numerous prisoners haven’t been buried. The remains of more than 200 people were found during the study of the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula in the 19th century. Taking into account the dark and intriguing history of the castle, that’s not surprising that the paranormal phenomena still continues to amaze its visitors. Next - Diplomat Hotel
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