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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.
Prices and Opening times. History. See full prices and opening times. Address. 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.
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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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Nov 21, 2019 · Rochester Castle, located in Kent, England, was first constructed shortly after 1066 CE by the Normans, was converted into stone between 1087 and 1089 CE, and then added to over subsequent centuries, notably between 1127 and 1136 CE, and again in the mid-14th century CE.
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Rochester Castle. Address: Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW. Telephone: 01634 335882 (Educational Visits: 01634 332901) Prices and Opening Times for Rochester Castle.
Apr 16, 2015 · 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. Witness to three sieges, Rochester Castle is steeped in history. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Aug 30, 2015 · Rochester Castle is a Norman fortress with centuries of stories to be told, most famous of all being the great siege by King John in 1215. Rochester castle has one of the tallest keeps in all of England, and being located strategically on a bend of the river Medway in Kent, there is no wonder the king wanted it back.
