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Rochester Castle Keep

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Like all true castles Rochester was not just a defensive building, but a palatial residence fit for a king. Inside the Keep, there is plenty of evidence that this was once one of the grandest buildings in existence. Beautifully decorated Norman arches are visible everywhere and the castle has a spectacular great hall and top-floor apartments. Every floor is served by an internal well-shaft and has grand fireplaces and garderobes (toilets). It was a very comfortable place to live.
In the centre of the Keep is a cross-wall, dividng each floor into two halves. This gave the keep extra strength and support for the floors and roof. It also houses the well-shaft giving access to water from every floor.

Inside the Keep - The Great Hall, Rochester Castle 		Looking up from the store rooms under the Great Hall

Looking down into the store rooms under the Great Hall

Model of Rochester Castle

In the Chapel of the castle there is a model of how it would have looked in the 12th Century.

Model of the Inner Bailey, Rochester Castle