Cooling Castle, Medieval quadrangular castle in Cooling, England.
The castle consists of two walled wards of different sizes, each surrounded by moats and protected by corner towers and stone walls.
Built between 1381 and 1385 by John de Cobham, the castle was designed to defend against French raids along the Thames Estuary waterway.
The remaining gatehouse displays a copper plate inscription that emphasizes the castle's defensive purpose for protecting local inhabitants from external threats.
While the castle remains private property, visitors can observe its medieval architecture and defensive features from the B2000 road near Rochester.
The castle stands as the first English fortification specifically constructed to accommodate the defensive use of gunpowder weapons in the 14th century.
Location: Cooling
Inception: 1380s
Architects: Henry Yevele
GPS coordinates: 51.45475,0.52236
Latest update: May 14, 2025 08:38
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