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Shakespeare's Grave

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

A cursed grave, and a skull that may be missing.

Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church, under a stone carved with a curse: 'Blessed be the man that spares these stones, and cursed be he that moves my bones.' For centuries a story claimed grave robbers stole his skull.

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When
1616
Where
52.1870, -1.7030
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. A small fee to see the grave.

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