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Apr 18, 2021 · Fearing that Rochester Castle would give John a powerbase in the southeast, a group of rebels under the command of William d’Aubigny went to seize the castle, but found that the castle’s constable, Reginald de Cornhill had switched allegiance away from the crown and opened the gates. Chroniclers’ figures suggest that d’Aubigny’s ...
Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW Telephone: 01634 335882 (Educational Visits: 01634 332901)
Description of Rochester Castle. The castle stands within the walls of the Roman city of Rochester at a strategic crossing of the river Medway. The site is dominated by the impressive Norman keep, roughly square in plan. Surrounding the keep is the bailey, which would have been filled with buildings in the mid-13th century but is now occupied ...
Jan 17, 2019 · 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 ...
Rochester Cathedral is next-door to the castle, and is a super-impressive building in its own right. (Own photo) Visiting Rochester and the Castle. Visiting Rochester by public transport is a breeze. Simply hop on a train from London (St Pancras station is your best bet), and the high speed line reaches Rochester in about 45m.
Rochester Castle remains one of the most impressive Norman fortresses and continues to attract visitors from far and wide. A trip to Rochester Castle will now be an experience for all of your senses. From Thursday, 14 September, three smelling stations will be installed at the Norman castle. The smelling stations will give visitors the chance ...
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. The imposing castle keep or donjon seen today was added in the 12th ...
