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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.
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Directions to Rochester Castle ... Live and breathe the...
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Facilities at Rochester Castle. Parking. V. There is no...
- Temple Manor
Today, with the nearby cathedral it remains a proud reminder...
- Upnor Castle
Rochester Castle 1.78 miles from Upnor Castle; Tilbury Fort...
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The 13th Century. John’s son Henry III (r.1216–72) repaired...
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Until late 2017, the castle was home to the Rochester Civic Garden Center. Now, the Landmark Society of Western New York calls it home. More information about the Warner Castle Sunken Garden. Cost: Free. Located in the City of Rochester ( get directions) When is your favorite time to visit the Sunken Garden?
In 2024, an exciting lineup of events is set to unfold at Rochester Castle! Get ready for Down Town, SuperBoxx, and the returning favourite, Uptown Festival, following the sell-out success of 2023. We've got some extra exciting news coming your way, so stay tuned for updates—we'll keep you posted.
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.
- Construction started between 1087–1089, Keep built around 1127
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- 113 feet (34 m) (the Keep)
There are public gardens and grounds around a 12th-century castle, which is now used for many cultural events and concerts. The Castle grounds within the medieval curtain wall of the Norman stronghold have gradually diminished in horticultural and landscaping terms since they were created in 1870.
Just a stone’s throw from the famous gravesite of Susan B. Anthony lies one of Rochester's paramount landmarks and most distinctive sites: Warner Castle and the Sunken Garden in Highland Park. The property's initial focus was Warner Castle, established in 1854 and owned by Horatio Gates Warner (1801-1876).
History. " The Sunken Garden ... is one of Rochester’s landscape architectural treasures .. designed by noted Landscape Architect Alling Stephen DeForest, 1875-1957. Warner Castle was designed by Horatio Gates Warner and built as his private residence in 1854.
