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Gloucester Castle
Former castle in Gloucester, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see HMHS Gloucester Castle.
51.863°N 2.249°W / 51.863; -2.249
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Gloucester Castle was a Norman-era royal castle situated in the city of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. It was demolished in 1787 and replaced by Gloucester Prison.