One tower is built in a 13th century design (circular instead of square) because of its destruction during a siege (as told somewhat accurately by the film Ironclad) that led to King John being forced to sign Magna Carta.
NoGreaterHeresysays
My favourite castle. An amazing site with a long history and lots of development in the architecture to geek out over. Plus just across the road is the stunning Rochester Cathedral, which John used to stable his horses during the 1215 siege!
richwithoutmoneysays
Absolutely love Rochester Castle and Cathedral, a couple of sites that don’t get the attention they deserve, but well worth a visit!
vanticus says
One tower is built in a 13th century design (circular instead of square) because of its destruction during a siege (as told somewhat accurately by the film Ironclad) that led to King John being forced to sign Magna Carta.
NoGreaterHeresy says
My favourite castle. An amazing site with a long history and lots of development in the architecture to geek out over. Plus just across the road is the stunning Rochester Cathedral, which John used to stable his horses during the 1215 siege!
richwithoutmoney says
Absolutely love Rochester Castle and Cathedral, a couple of sites that don’t get the attention they deserve, but well worth a visit!
kilowhisky says
Richmond Castle up in Yorkshire has a pretty impressive [12th century keep](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Bailey_and_keep,_Richmond_Castle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1318287.jpg) as well
wbgamer says
Better than Dover? That’s impressive!