Priory wall, c.1225-1340
/The walls of the medieval priory of Saint Andrew survive in sections around the boundary of the Cathedral Precinct, particularly well preserved in the south-east corner.
Read MoreThe walls of the medieval priory of Saint Andrew survive in sections around the boundary of the Cathedral Precinct, particularly well preserved in the south-east corner.
Read MoreThe Chapter House was constructed in the twelfth century and survives in ruin, having lost its roof in the 18th century. It was where the monks met daily to discuss the business of the day.
Read MoreArchaeologst Alan Ward introduces the Iron Age and Roman archaeology of Rochester. Featured in The Hidden Treasures, Fresh Expressions Project Archaeology Report, Keevill Heritage 2021.
Read MoreArchaeologist Alan Ward discusses the Pre-Conquest Cathedral at Rochester. Featured in The Hidden Treasures, Fresh Expressions Project Archaeology Report, Keevill Heritage 2021.
Read MoreThe ruins of a camponile (detached bell tower), to the north of the Cathedral has been known as ‘Gundulf’s Tower’ since the 18th century. Though it actually dates from the early thirteenth century, it may be constructed from reused material from Gundulf’s Tufa Stone transept.
Read MoreThe floor plan of the west end comprising the Nave, major transept and Quire was established c.1080 when Justus's structure was torn down and the Cathedral rebuilt on a much grander plan as a statement of the new Norman regime.
Read MoreUnlike most monastic establishments where the cloister (‘enclosed'/’seperate’ - the monastic part of the medieval Cathedral Precinct) ranges are to the south of the nave the cloister at Rochester is situated to the south of the presbytery and quire.
Read MoreArchaeologist Alan Ward reviews the archaeology of the Cathedral Precinct. Featured in The Hidden Treasures, Fresh Expressions Project Archaeology Report, Keevill Heritage 2021.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral Archaeologist Graham Keevill discusses the results of a Ground-Penetrating Radar survey of the Cloister Garth in 2017 revealing what is thought to be the foundations for Bishop Gundulf’s short-lived cloister.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral – a place of Christian worship since AD604. Located in the heart of Rochester on the banks of the River Medway in Kent.
Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
Registered Charity Number 1206900
Cathedral opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday