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

Rochester Castle Moat

Photographed by Dave Burns, May 28, 2020

1. Rochester Castle Moat Marker

Inscription.

This ground was originally part of the castle moat

Charles Dickens wished to be buried here

Erected by City of Rochester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 23.373′ N, 0° 30.158′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is on Boley Hill just east of St. Margaret's Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is at the east end of the moat between the Castle and Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME1 1SW, 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: Charles Dickens (here, next to this marker); Dame Sybil Thorndike (a few

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steps from this marker); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Rochester Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Castle Walls & Defences (within shouting distance of this marker); Inside the Keep (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Tope's (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Also see . . . Charles Dickens: Newly discovered documents reveal truth about his death and burial. (Submitted on June 1, 2020.)

Photographed by Dave Burns, May 28, 2020

2. Rochester Castle Moat Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.