I hope you enjoyed your visit. There has been a settlement in what is now Rochester since before the Romans arrived here. The city is importnat as it was where Watling Street, an ancient way that reaches from the English midlands to the coast near Dover. The site of Rcochest is where travellers crossed the River Medway. Hence the castle. You might be amused if you research the story of Rochester Castle, King John and the 40 fat pigs, an event that happened during the Barons' war around the time of the signing of Magna Carta.
I visited there from the USA back in September and also the castle across the street.
I hope you enjoyed your visit. There has been a settlement in what is now Rochester since before the Romans arrived here. The city is importnat as it was where Watling Street, an ancient way that reaches from the English midlands to the coast near Dover. The site of Rcochest is where travellers crossed the River Medway. Hence the castle. You might be amused if you research the story of Rochester Castle, King John and the 40 fat pigs, an event that happened during the Barons' war around the time of the signing of Magna Carta.