The Precinct in Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sir Cloudsley Shovel
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, October 1, 2025
1. Sir Cloudsley Shovel Marker
AD 1706
He represented this city in three parliaments in the reign of King William the Third and in one parliament in the reign of Queen Ann.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 51° 23.401′ N, 0° 30.216′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is in The Precinct. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1LN, 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: Abdication House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 90 meters away); Welcome to Rochester Castle (about 90 meters away); Guildhall (about 90 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 90 meters away); The Bull Hotel (about 120 meters away); The Castle Walls & Defences (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Regarding Sir Cloudsley Shovel. His first name
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Also see . . .
1. Cloudesley Shovell - Wikipedia Entry.
Excerpt: "Admiral of the Fleet Sir Cloudesley Shovell (c. November 1650 22/23 October 1707) was a Royal Navy officer and politician. As a junior officer he saw action at the Battle of Solebay and Battle of Texel during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As a captain he fought at the Battle of Bantry Bay during the Williamite War in Ireland."(Submitted on October 5, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
2. The Scilly Naval Disaster of 1707 - Wikipedia Entry. Sir Cloudesley commanded the fleet. This explains the disaster and some of the myths and legends that have grown around Sir Cloudesley's role in it.
Excerpt: "The Scilly naval disaster of 1707 was the loss of four warships of a Royal Navy fleet off the Isles of Scilly near the British mainland in severe weather on 22 October 1707. Between 1,400 and 2,000 sailors lost their lives aboard the wrecked vessels, making the incident one of the worst maritime disasters in British naval history.(Submitted on October 5, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, October 1, 2025
2. Sir Cloudsley Shovel - House & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
