Rochester Castle, Kent, mid 19th century.Artist: Henry Adlard

Rochester Castle, Kent, mid 19th century.Artist: Henry Adlard

2-480-554 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Rochester Castle, Kent, mid 19th century. Built on the site of a Roman fortification, this Norman castle was an important royal stronghold. It was besieged twice by rebel barons, in 1215 and 1264. The keep was begun in 1127 by William de Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, and is the tallest in England.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Henry Adlard, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. George Frederick Sargent: British: Artist
People Related
  1. William de Corbeil: Norman: Archbishop of Canterbury

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Landscape

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Medway Rochester

  1. 51 23 00 N , 000 31 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Landscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4772x3657
File Size : 51,127kb


Aliases

  1. 0580024152
  1. 2-480-554
  1. 2480554

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