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XXIX. Observations on Rochester Castle, by the Rev. Mr. Samuel Denne. In a Letter to Mr. Gough

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 July 2012

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Mr King, in his many ingenious and pertinent Observations on Ancient Castles, (published in the Archaeologia, vol. VI. art. XXVII.) for the purpose of explaining the conclusions he has drawn from them, has given a full description of Rochester castle, which he remarks was in great part re-edified, if not originally built by Gundulph bishop of that see, about 1088. The justice of this prelate's claim to have been the architect of this venerable fabric is examined in the following disquisition ; and, should the paper appear to you to be not unworthy of the attention of the society of which you are a member, by communicating it to that learned and respectable body, you will oblige

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Copyright © The Society of Antiquaries of London 1782

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page 385 note * In the tenth year of the reign of Henry III. the sheriff of Kent was commanded to repair the great tower of Rochester castle. Lambard's Perambulation.

page 386 note * Octavo edit. vol. I. p. 80. and 401. &c.

page 386 note † P. 503.

page 386 note ‡ Decem Script. col. 1664.

page 390 note * Sic in orig. i. e. utrique episcopo.

page 390 note † Sic pro quolibet.