Rochester Castle - Wikipedia
WEBRochester 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.
History of Rochester Castle - English Heritage
WEBHistory of Rochester Castle Built to command an important river crossing, the castle built in stone by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, in the 1080s was one of the earliest such buildings in England. In 1127 Henry I entrusted it to the Archbishop of Canterbury, who began to build the great keep – a masterpiece of medieval architecture, and the ...
Rochester Castle - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBRochester Castle. Rochester, England, United Kingdom. One of the best-preserved Norman fortifications in England, Rochester Castle was built at a strategic crossroads in the years following the Norman Conquest. Today the castle has been largely restored and is open to visitors under the custodianship of English Heritage.
Rochester Castle - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 21, 2019 · Rochester Castle, located in Kent, England, was first constructed shortly after 1066 CE by the Normans, was converted into stone between 1087 and 1089 CE, and then added to over subsequent centuries, notably between 1127 and 1136 CE, and again in the mid-14th century CE.
Description of Rochester Castle - English Heritage
WEBDescription of Rochester Castle The castle stands within the walls of the Roman city of Rochester at a strategic crossing of the river Medway. The site is dominated by the impressive Norman keep, roughly square in plan.
Rochester Castle - English Heritage
WEBStrategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of …
Rochester Castle - Historic UK
WEB9 min read. Perched high on the site of an old Roman settlement Rochester Castle dominates the skyline. Strategically positioned on the east bank of the River Medway, the massive architectural impact of the old ruined Norman fortifications is evident whichever angle you approach it from.
Rochester Castle - The Great Siege & Forty Fat Pigs - Castles and …
WEBNov 14, 2023 · For over 800 years Rochester Castle has stood overlooking the River Medway in the historic town of Rochester. The castle is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional examples of Norman architecture in England. Its keep, in particular, stands as the tallest surviving tower of its kind in Europe.
Discover Kent - Castles - Rochester Castle - BBC
WEBCastle facts: Rochester Castle is known as one of the preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. With its great keep, square and massive and one of the tallest in...
Discover Rochester Castle in Kent | DiscoverMiddleAges
WEBAug 30, 2015 · Rochester castle sits on top of the pre-conquest Anglo-Saxon settlement of Rochester. Rochester castle is a Norman castle and was first made of wood, after the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror. Rochester castle was upgraded to stone in 1087 by Gundulf, the bishop of Rochester.