Dover Castle

Kent · United Kingdom · Castle

A headless drummer boy is said to walk the tunnels — murdered and beheaded while carrying a sum of money.

Dover Castle in Kent, "the key to England", rests on a web of tunnels. Its most famous ghost is a headless drummer boy who, by legend, was murdered and beheaded while carrying a sum of money through the passages. His drumming is still heard on the battlements. The castle is one of England’s most talked-about haunted sites.

FAQ

Where is Dover Castle located?

Dover Castle is in Kent, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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