Castle and Catalpa Tree
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Castle and Catalpa Tree by Des Blenkinsopp as part of the Geograph project.
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Castle and Catalpa Tree
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 16 May 2019
The Catalpa Tree by the walls of Rochester Castle is over 150 years old. In 2015 it split and a lot of conservation work was done to save it. The following https://www.alpharail.co.uk/2016/03/metal-railings-protect-famous-catalpa-tree-in-rochester/ is from the company that made the new railings round the site. It has more on the story, and some extra pictures.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.38952
Longitude
0.502435