Not all Castles hold princesses in the top of them, or end up on a Disney movie; some castles walls have seen things that would leave one speechless. Haunted castles are in abundance in throughout Britain. Chuck Palahniuk said, “If the living is haunted by the dead, then the dead are haunted by their own mistakes.” Steeped in history, the castles Chillingham, Portchester, and Dover are true examples of the haunted castles with its own ghosts, spirits or hauntings. Chillingham Castle is located in the heart of Northumberland, England. “It was built for one purpose and one purpose only, killing” (User, Super Chillingham). The history of this horrifying castle will send chills down ones spin. Chillingham was ruled by King Edward I and was the
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“Known as the ‘key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defense of the realm for over nine centuries, a span equaled only by the Tower of London and Windsor Castle” (English Heritage). Its location also makes it a very important defensive site. “The castle was strengthened by William of Normandy, who built the first earthwork castle in 1066 before moving onto London” (User, Super. Dover)”. Between 1179 and 1188, Henry II had completely rebuilt Dover castle. The massive walls were built and shortly after they were put to work. They upheld a series of blows from battels. “The IV. French managed to breach the defenses by undermining the north gate, de Burgh’s forces beat back the attack and Prince Louis called truce” (User, Super. Dover). After John died the truce didn’t last much longer. Louis, once again, besieged the castle. He was defeated by Hubert de Burgh. In 1538 Hubert signed a peace treaty with France and Spain. “At the end of the 18th century the Napoleonic Wars promoted a massive rebuilding program” (England Heritage)”. They then added barracks and the defenses improved and Dover became a garrison town. The castle had a nearing capacity so it was decided to build a complex of barracks under the castle. 2,000 soldiers called the barracks their home during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1826 the barracks held a difference purpose. Since Dover Castle played a role in both the world wars new tunnels was build and used for hospitals and to store weapons. “Perhaps it’s the castles long history or the violence that has surrounded it, that makes Dover Castle one of the most haunted buildings in the UK” (User, Super.
“Known as the ‘key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defense of the realm for over nine centuries, a span equaled only by the Tower of London and Windsor Castle” (English Heritage). Its location also makes it a very important defensive site. “The castle was strengthened by William of Normandy, who built the first earthwork castle in 1066 before moving onto London” (User, Super. Dover)”. Between 1179 and 1188, Henry II had completely rebuilt Dover castle. The massive walls were built and shortly after they were put to work. They upheld a series of blows from battels. “The IV. French managed to breach the defenses by undermining the north gate, de Burgh’s forces beat back the attack and Prince Louis called truce” (User, Super. Dover). After John died the truce didn’t last much longer. Louis, once again, besieged the castle. He was defeated by Hubert de Burgh. In 1538 Hubert signed a peace treaty with France and Spain. “At the end of the 18th century the Napoleonic Wars promoted a massive rebuilding program” (England Heritage)”. They then added barracks and the defenses improved and Dover became a garrison town. The castle had a nearing capacity so it was decided to build a complex of barracks under the castle. 2,000 soldiers called the barracks their home during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1826 the barracks held a difference purpose. Since Dover Castle played a role in both the world wars new tunnels was build and used for hospitals and to store weapons. “Perhaps it’s the castles long history or the violence that has surrounded it, that makes Dover Castle one of the most haunted buildings in the UK” (User, Super.