Dudley Castle

West Midlands · United Kingdom · Castle

The Grey Lady is said to be Dorothy Beaumont, dead soon after childbirth — her dying wishes never granted.

Dudley Castle in the West Midlands is by tradition haunted by the Grey Lady, said to be Dorothy Beaumont. She died soon after giving birth at the castle and is said to find no rest, because the wishes she voiced on her deathbed were never granted. One visitor claimed to have caught her on camera. The castle today lies within Dudley Zoo.

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Where is Dudley Castle located?

Dudley Castle is in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

Image: Dudley Council / CC BY 2.0 — Wikimedia Commons