• A history of Rochester Castle, begun by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, in the 1080s and subjected to a famous siege by King John in 1215.
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  • Rochester Castle, which stands proudly on the banks of the River Medway, is adjacent to the old Roman London Road in Kent.
  • In 1884, the castle was purchased by the Corporation of Rochester. ... The Rochester Castle address: Rochester ME1 1SW, United Kingdom.
  • The equally impressive Rochester Cathedral stands at the base of the castle, another architectural jewel in this small but historically rich south eastern town.
  • Between 1087 and 1089, Rufus asked Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, to build a new stone castle at Rochester. He established the current extent of the castle.
  • Rochester Castle was one of the first English castles to be rebuilt in stone. ... By 1400, Rochester Castle was once again in working order.
  • Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway, in Rochester, Kent. It is one of the best-preserved castles of its kind in the UK.
  • Between 1087 and 1089, Rufus asked Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, to build a new stone castle at Rochester. He established the current extent of the castle.
  • Discover Rochester Castle in Rochester, England: This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.