KENT Stand Up Position
Rochester Castle
Sandwich
Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW
Kent, CT13
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Its mighty Norman towerkeep of Kentish ragstone was built c. 1127 by William de Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury. Consisting of three floors above a basement, it still stands 113 feet high.
Historical cinque port with attractive old buildings and quay. Sandwich Town Council has a website with more information and pictures. www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Restrictions: parking for large vehicles is in the coach park in Corporation Street. Access to the keep is limited to those with mobility problems. Permits: Permission is granted through Heritage Operations Manager – Sarah Belsom. Public Liability Insurance Required? Film crew to provide their own.
Did You Know: The Medway Mile takes place here marking the count down to the games.
Contact: Sarah Belsom Telephone: 01634 338106 07717 852909
Restrictions: Very narrow one way streets, 20mph speed limit on many streets. Overhanging buildings.
Public Liability Insurance Required? Minimum of ÂŁ5 million.
Did You Know: The Olympic Torch Relay will be going through Sandwich. Contact Gillian Gayton 01304 872424
Permits: Depends where in the town whether it be DDC STC or Kent CC. Fees: There is a daily and an hourly fee, which will be changed on 1st April this year. It may be negotiable depending on filming type.
Contact: Joanne Hadfield 01304 872458 or Gill Gray 01304 872239
Email: Sarah.belsom@medway.gov.uk
Email: joannehadfield@dover.gov.uk gillgray@dover.gov.uk
Website: www.visitmedway.org/castles
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