Majestic castles

This is one of the first stone castles in England and the highest of them. The English city of Rochester, standing on the ancient Roman road (Watling Street) from Dover to Canterbury, was a strategically important fortress from ancient times. The first stone fortifications in Rochester were built by the Romans. Some of these fortifications have survived to our time, being built into the city wall. In 1870, the Rochester Corporation rented a castle from the then owner Lord of Jersey and organized an amusement park there. And in 1884, for 6572 pounds, the castle was bought and restoration of the dungeon began. Since 1965, the castle is in the registry of the Ministry of Public Rear and Works, and since 1980 under the control of the organization English Heritage.

Rich in history and events castle, which can often be found in history, and with which the history of England is inextricably linked. The name of Leeds Castle is derived from the name of its first owner Señora Lida. It was she, who in 857 built a small wooden fortress on this site. The first facts about the castle date back to the end of the eleventh century. The castle consists of four forts, each of which was capable of self defense. At the entrance, closest to the shore, is the gate tower with the Barbican. The stone bridge that you go to the castle was originally a wooden drawbridge.