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

Charles Dickens

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 27, 2026

1. Charles Dickens Marker

Inscription. In his biography of Charles Dickens, published in 1874, John Forster notes "He would himself have preferred to lie in the small graveyard under Rochester Castle wall." Dickens was buried at Westminster Abbey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 51° 23.373′ N, 0° 30.164′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is in The Precinct. It is on Boley Hill, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Boley Hill, Rochester, England ME1 1NP, 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: Rochester Castle Moat (here, next to this marker); Dame Sybil Thorndike (a few 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); Mr. Tope's (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Inside the Keep (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

More about this marker. The plaque is mounted to a low brick wall outside the car park for Rochester

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Castle, opposite the cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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