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Medieval

Siege of Rochester Castle

1215
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebel Barons
Forces
Baron garrison c.600–1,200.
VS
Victor
King John
Forces
King John c.2,000–4,000
Outcome
King John's forces successfully captured Rochester Castle after a prolonged siege lasting approximately two months, forcing the rebel garrison to surrender and securing a major victory in his struggle against the barons.
The Battle

History & Significance

John mined the keep using pig fat; defenders starved

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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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