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1,286 reviews #4 of 29 things to do in Rochester Castles Closed now Write a review About Built in 1087, this castle is one of England's finest and best preserved examples of Norman architecture and the tallest Norman Keep in England. With spectacular views over Medway, Rochester Castle alongside Rochester Cathedral, dominates the skyline.
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Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester, along with the cathedral and cobbled streets.
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Plans for a "sunken" cafe and bar in the shadow of an ancient castle have raised fears among conservationists. The ultra modern-designed licensed eatery is earmarked at a car park where the.
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Facilities at Rochester Castle. Parking. V. There is no parking directly on site, however there are a number of pay and display (coin operated) car parks located near by. There is a free of charge coach park located in nearby Corporation Street, and a coach drop off point at the rear of the visitor information centre.
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If there is one place you don't want to miss on a day trip to Rochester, it's the historic Rochester Cathedral. Though the nave you see today dates from the 11th century, the original Saxon cathedral was founded in 604AD, making it England's second oldest, cathedral. See our full post on Rochester Cathedral for all the details.
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1. Rochester Castle Source: IR Stone / shutterstock Rochester Castle One of the UK's outstanding pieces of Norman Romanesque architecture, Rochester Castle guards the London Road from its mound beside the River Medway. The enduring structure is the square keep, built from Kentish ragstone and raised during the reign of Henry I in the 1120s.
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Rochester castle is in Rochester, Kent and sits between the river Medway and the Roman road, Watling Street. Rochester castle sits on top of the pre-conquest Anglo-Saxon settlement of Rochester. Rochester castle is a Norman castle and was first made of wood, after the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror.
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Rochester Castle History Description Significance Research Sources History of Rochester Castle Built to command an important river crossing, the castle built in stone by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, in the 1080s was one of the earliest such buildings in England.
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Coordinates: 51°23′24″N 0°30′05″E Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, South East England. The 12th-century keep or stone tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of the best preserved in England or France.
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Rochester Castle Address: Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW Telephone: 01634 335882 (Educational Visits: 01634 332901) Visit Places to Visit What's on Family days out Group visits Stay Holiday cottages
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Rochester Castle is located in the English town of that name in the county of Kent, southern England, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of London. The castle lies on the banks of the River Medway, strategically located next to the medieval bridge which crossed the river and so directly on the route between London and Canterbury and Dover.
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The great keep of Rochester was built in 1127, but even after almost 900 years, two sieges and centuries of post-medieval abuse and disuse, it remains a very imposing building. The castle has actually been besieged three times, the first occasion, in 1088, before work had begun on the keep. Shortly after William the Conqueror's invasion of.
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Rochester Castle, like many of England's castles, was built in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066 to maintain a strong and visible military presence that would discourage armed resistance.
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Sieges became part of Rochester Castle's volatile history, the first taking place in May 1088. William the Conqueror had died in 1097 leaving his conquests to his two sons, Robert and William. Robert was left Normandy and William was to inherit England, however Odo, the Bishop of Bayeaux and Earl of Kent, had other ideas.
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See and do Find Attractions Rochester Castle Rochester Castle View of Rochester Castle from Boley Hill Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.