- Events taking place at Rochester in 2024.
- Exterior. Other. Rochester Castle. Rochester Castle.
- For over 800 years Rochester Castle has stood overlooking the River Medway in the historic town of Rochester.
- The equally impressive Rochester Cathedral stands at the base of the castle, another architectural jewel in this small but historically rich south eastern town.
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- 1. Rochester Castle has a strategic location
- 16. The Corporation of Rochester bought the castle
- Discover Rochester Castle in Rochester, England: This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.
- Historian David Ross visits Rochester Castle, Kent, with a history of the castle and other nearby historic places to visit. We're Passionate about History!
- In 1087 Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester began the construction of the castle. ... A trip to Rochester Castle will now be an experience for all of your senses.
- 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 itself was built on the site where the Romans originally settled in the city. ... In 1087, Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, began building the castle.