Upnor Castle - Wikipedia
Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort located on the west bank of the River Medway in Kent. It is in the village of Upnor , opposite and a short distance downriver from the Chatham Dockyard , at one time a key naval facility.
Upnor Castle - English Heritage
Upnor Road, Upper Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XG. Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards.
Upnor Castle - Visit Medway
For many, marrying in a castle satisfies a childhood dream of being a princess for a day. Upnor Castle offers a fabulous backdrop - both inside and out, to frame your perfect day. Set in the picturesque village of Upper Upnor with cobbled, narrow streets on …
Prices and Opening Times for Upnor Castle | English Heritage
Upnor Castle. Address: Upnor Road, Upper Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XG. Telephone: 01634 331073. Visit.
Upnor Castle - Wikiwand
Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort located on the west bank of the River Medway in Kent. It is in the village of Upnor, opposite and a short distance downriver from the Chatham Dockyard, at one time a key naval facility.
Upnor Castle - Medway Council
Set in the riverside village of Upnor, Upnor Castle is backed with rolling hills, architectural brilliance and natural beauty. This will give you a range of wonderful photo opportunities that...
Discover Kent - Castles - Upnor Castle - BBC
Upnor castle was originally built in 1559 as a gun fort on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I to defend her warships at anchor in the reaches of the Medway and Chatham Dockyard. Completed in 1568...
Your trip to Upnor Castle | Make it memorable - Upnor Village
Jun 12, 2020 · Upnor Castle is a secret treasure that should be discovered! While many people know about Rochester Castle, few know to visit Upnor Castle. Here’s everything you need to know to have a great visit to Upnor Castle.
Upnor Castle - everything you need to know - Living History Archive
Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort. The castle was originally built on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I in 1559 as a gun fort to defend her warships at anchor. But it failed to do so in 1667 when the Dutch sailed past it to burn or capture the English fleet at anchor.
Upnor Castle | Get Tickets, Visitor Info | Castles History
Upnor Castle remains on the northwestern bank of the River Medway and includes standing buildings, ruined structures and earthworks. The castle building ran mostly over two phases between 1559 and 1567, following the designs of Sir Richard lee.