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Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
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What's On Easter Trail Baby Dragon Trail Sat, 5 Apr – Mon, 21 Apr, 10am-6pm Admission charges apply. Trail Free. Medieval Musicians Drop in and meet Myal and Peg, our historical musicians and living historians, who will be joining us to share some popular tunes from Medieval England and further afield. Wed, 28 May and Thu, 29 May Medieval Storyteller Join the Yarnsmith of Norwich as he transports you back to a long, long time ago. Tue, 27 May and Fri, 30 May Summer Trail Knightly Chivalry Can you find all the values it takes to become a true knight for their code of honour. Under 5’s eye spy trail also available. Sat, 19 Jul – Sun, 31 Aug, 10am-6pm Admission charges apply. Trail Free. All events are managed by Medway Castle, please vist their website for further information.
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A summary of the present state of research on Rochester Castle, and of the questions that remain to be answered about the castle's history
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A full list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for the history of Rochester Castle
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Significance of Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle is one of the best-preserved examples of Norman architecture in England, and was a key strategic fortification in conflicts between monarchy and nobility
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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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Description of Rochester Castle
A description of Rochester Castle, which is dominated by its impressive and well-preserved Norman keep, begun in the 1120s