- Rochester castle, looking past the wall towards the keep. ... The rebels now trapped within the walls of the castle, he began to construct five trebuchets.
- After all, Rochester Castle is more than 800 years old – and is one of oldest surviving Norman castles in the whole of England.
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- 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.
- Around 1088 Gundulf, bishop of Rochester, erects the curtain wall of Rochester castle by order of king William II.
- 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!
- Discover Rochester Castle in Rochester, England: This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.