Landscape record TQ 76 NW 831 - Castle Gardens, Rochester
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7414 6863 (125m by 176m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
The Castle grounds within the medieval curtain wall of the Norman stronghold have gradually diminished in horticultural and landscaping terms since they were created in 1870.
The garden lay-out was swept away in 1931, leaving the monumental architecture of the Norman keep in a bold and simple setting with mature trees uncomplicated by exotic planting.
1870: Rochester Castle Grounds and Terrace were leased from the Earl of Jersey by Rochester Corporation in 1870.
1883: Rochester Castle Grounds and Terrace were bought from the Earl of Jersey by Rochester Corporation in 1883.
In 2013 GSB Prospection carried out a Ground Penetrating Radar survey of the grounds. Elements of the 19th century garden were detected. (1)
GSB Prospection, 2013, A GPR survey of the Grounds at Rochester Castle (Unpublished document). SKE25094.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE25094 Unpublished document: GSB Prospection. 2013. A GPR survey of the Grounds at Rochester Castle.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: GPR survey of the grounds at Rochester Castle (EKE13100)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2013 4:02PM