- english-heritage.org.uk Visit …rochester-castle/historyA history of Rochester Castle, begun by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, in the 1080s and subjected to a famous siege by King John in 1215.
- everycastle.com Rochester-Castle.htmlThe Rochester Castle at the time of the Domesday survey was built of earth and timber. ... In 1884, the castle was purchased by Corporation of Rochester.
- ourworldforyou.com rochester-castle/Rochester Castle, which stands proudly on the banks of the River Medway, is adjacent to the old Roman London Road in Kent.
- castellogy.com sites/sites-south-east/rochester-…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.
- great-castles.com rochestergallery.htmlExterior. Other. Rochester Castle. Rochester Castle.
- historic-uk.com HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/…The equally impressive Rochester Cathedral stands at the base of the castle, another architectural jewel in this small but historically rich south eastern town.
- britishcastle.co.uk rochester-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.
- en.advisor.travel poi/Rochester-Castle-333Rochester 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.
- atlasobscura.com places/rochester-castleDiscover Rochester Castle in Rochester, England: This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.
- art-facts.com Architecture 17 Facts About Rochester CastleTable of Contents show
- 1. Rochester Castle has a strategic location
- 16. The Corporation of Rochester bought the castle