Kentish ragstone is a hard grey limestone in Kent, England, drawn from the geological sequence known as the Hythe Beds of the Lower Greensand. For millennia it has been quarried for use both locally and further afield.
Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone
A new housing development in Maidstone, built using Kentish Ragstone
Yellow Flemish brick (top) contrasted with Kentish ragstone (bottom)
Goodrich Iguanodon
Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, South East England. 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.
Rochester Castle - main approach
Rochester Cathedral (centre) is visible adjoining the castle's ruined fortifications.
An early 13th-century drawing by Matthew Paris showing contemporary warfare, including the use of castles, crossbowmen and mounted knights
Chroniclers record that in 1215 the rebels garrisoned Rochester Castle with between 95 and 140 knights, supported by bowmen and sergeants, amongst others.