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Siege of Rochester Castle

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Bishop Odo of Bayeux
Forces
Odo's garrison: c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
William II (Rufus)
Forces
William Rufus: c.10,000–15,000
Outcome
Castle surrendered after garrison disease; Odo exiled to Normandy
The Battle

History & Significance

The fall of Rochester ended Bishop Odo of Bayeux revolt against William Rufus, and the kings decision to exile rather than execute his uncle set a precedent for relative magnanimity in handling baronial rebellion.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Bridge Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Rochester Priory cloister
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Rochester city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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