England, the Tower of London (historical tale)

The Ghost of the Beheaded Queen

Folklore — not a documented case

Tales of the spirit of a queen executed here in the 16th century roaming the Tower have been passed down among visitors for centuries. A popular folk tale attached to a historic building, with no scientific confirmation.

Built in 1078, the Tower of London has served over nearly a thousand years as a royal residence, treasury, armory, and prison. This history has given rise to a rich tradition of tales around the Tower.

The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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