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
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dame Sybil Thorndike (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Abdication House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Justice Tree (about 120 meters away); Site of Henry III Gate (about 120 meters away); Guildhall (about 150 meters away); The Bull Hotel (about 150 meters away). 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.)
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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 224 times since then and 29 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.
