Tomb of Edward II

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The Tomb of Edward II is the elaborate medieval shrine within Gloucester Cathedral that houses the remains of the deposed English king Edward II, whose burial there significantly enhanced the cathedral’s status as a pilgrimage site.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf funerary monument
medieval shrine
royal tomb
architecturalStyle Decorated Gothic
associatedMonarch Edward II of England
Edward III of England
associatedWith Gloucester Cathedral
surface form: Gloucester Abbey (former Benedictine abbey)
associatedWithEvent cult of Edward II at Gloucester
medieval pilgrimages to Gloucester
builderPatron Edward III of England
monks of Gloucester Abbey
burialPlaceOf Edward II of England
completionAfterEvent deposition and death of Edward II
constructionEnd c. 1330s
constructionStart c. 1327
country United Kingdom
dedicatedTo Edward II of England
denomination Anglican
hasPart canopy
carved figures
effigy of Edward II
heraldic shields
iron grille (later addition/alterations over time)
ornamental niches
painted decoration (traces)
shrine base
heritageDesignation Grade I listed (as part of Gloucester Cathedral)
heritageStatus part of Gloucester Cathedral listed building
historicalPeriod Middle Ages
locatedIn Gloucester Cathedral
locatedInCity Gloucester
locatedInCountry England
locatedInRegion Gloucestershire
maintainedBy Dean and Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral
materialUsed stone
openToPublic yes
originalDenomination Roman Catholic
positionInCathedral near the high altar
north side of the choir
purpose pilgrimage shrine
royal burial
religion Christianity
significance enhanced status of Gloucester Cathedral as a pilgrimage site
important example of English royal funerary art
subjectOf art historical studies of medieval tombs
historical debates about Edward II’s death and burial
touristAttraction yes

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Gloucester Cathedral hasRelicOrTomb Tomb of Edward II