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

Pilgrims Passage

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 26, 2025

1. Pilgrims Passage Marker

Inscription. Saint William's Gate in the Priory Wall and through it pilgrims passed to the north transept door of the Cathedral and thence by the north choir aisle to the shrine of Saint William of Perth. Pilgrimages were made to this shrine from the middle of the 13th century until the destruction of the shrine in 1538.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1538.

Location. 51° 23.352′ N, 0° 30.33′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is on La Providence west of Corporation Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 La Providence, Rochester, England ME1 1NB, 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: The French Hospital (1718 - 2018) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abdication House (about 120 meters away); 12th Century Chapter House (about 150 meters away); David Garrick (about 150 meters away); Sir Cloudsley Shovel (about 150 meters away); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 180 meters away); Monastic Refectory Doorway (about 180 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 26, 2025

2. Pilgrims Passage

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.