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Rochester is a town and former city in Kent, England. It is located at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles (48 km) from London. The town's location is due to the bridge which carries the Roman Watling Street (now the A2) over the river.
Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway. The 12th-century keep or stone tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of the best preserved in England or France.