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

John Fisher

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

1. John Fisher Marker

Inscription.
Here lived for thirty one years John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge and Cardinal who laid down his life for his faith on Tower Hill June 22nd 1535

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1535.

Location. 51° 23.332′ N, 0° 30.155′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is in The Precinct. It is on Boley Hill (spur towards Minor Canon Row), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Boley Hill, Rochester, England ME1 1SR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in 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: Site of the Saxon Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Monastic Refectory Doorway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Siege of 1215 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Henry III Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Sybil Thorndike (within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (within shouting distance of this marker); 12th Century Chapter House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Regarding John Fisher.

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Fisher was executed by order of Henry VIII during the English Reformation for refusing to accept him as the supreme head of the Church of England and for upholding the Catholic Church's doctrine of papal supremacy. He was named a cardinal shortly before his death. He was canonized by Pope Pius XI.

Also see . . . John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.

Excerpt from the Rochester Cathedral website "To Rochester and its diocese, this modest, pious, austere living man, caring little for the comforts of life but ensuring, by his own hand, that the needs of the sick and hungry were met out of his limited income, endeared himself to the people in the immediate area."

(Submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)

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via Rochester Cathedral, unknown

2. John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

3. John Fisher Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 2. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.