Castle or abbey
Rochester Castle
Rochester, Kent
In 1215, rebel barons seized Rochester Castle, and King John besieged it. His men dug a tunnel under one corner of the great keep.
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- When
- Besieged 1215
- Where
- 51.3900, 0.5020
- Group
- Castles & abbeys
Visiting
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