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Siege of Rochester Castle 1088

1088
Kent, England
Also known as: Rochester 1088 · William Rufus besieges Rochester
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Odo of Bayeux rebel garrison
Forces
Odo of Bayeux: Norman rebel garrison
VS
Victor
William Rufus
Forces
Rufus: royal English army
Outcome
Rochester fell after a prolonged siege; Odo of Bayeux exiled permanently
The Battle

History & Significance

Rochester Castle was seized by Odo of Bayeux — half-brother of William the Conqueror — as part of the rebellion against William Rufus in favour of Robert Curthose. William Rufus besieged it successfully, sending Odo into permanent exile. The fall of Rochester secured Rufus hold on England against the Norman baronage.

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Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Rochester Castle 1088

Remains of Rochester Priory cloister
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Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
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Rochester Castle
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Rochester city wall
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Bridge Chapel
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