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Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Vines

 
 
The Vines Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dave Burns, April 5, 2020
1. The Vines Marker
Inscription.

The Vines
The Vineyard of St Andrews Priory leased by the Dean and Chapter to the Corporation and laid out by them in 1880.
 
Erected by City of Rochester.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureCharity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
 
Location. 51° 23.237′ N, 0° 30.153′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It can be reached from Vines Lane. At the north end of the Vines. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME1 1TR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Vines (here, next to this marker); Monastic Refectory Doorway (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of Henry III Gate
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(about 150 meters away); Restoration House (about 150 meters away); 12th Century Monastic Dormitory Doorway (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Restoration House (about 150 meters away); 12th Century Chapter House (about 150 meters away); The Siege of 1215 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
 
Regarding The Vines. This Grade II listed park was a medieval vineyard.
 
The Vines Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dave Burns, April 5, 2020
2. The Vines Marker
Marker is under the tree on the right.
The Vines image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dave Burns, April 5, 2020
3. The Vines
Looking south from the marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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