Immediately to the north of the cathedral proper and nestling in between the quire transept, pilgrim steps and sextry gate is the 11th-century Gundulf Tower.
 This is oldest part of the cathedral still above ground.
 Until the 18th century it rose as high as the adjacent parts of the church, some 65 feet.
 During the 19th century it severely decayed, until by 1897 it was recorded that "only ruins now remain".
 The lower part of the tower was roofed and the fabric made good in 1925.
 Most of the cost (£1600) was met by the freemasons.
 The plaque illustrated to the left is affixed to a wall therein.
 The three floors are now occupied by the cathedral music department (first floor and top floor) and the vergers (ground floor).
Immediately to the north of the cathedral proper and nestling in between the quire transept, pilgrim steps and sextry gate is the 11th-century Gundulf Tower.  This is oldest part of the cathedral still above ground.  Until the 18th century it rose as high as the adjacent parts of the church, some 65 feet.  During the 19th century it severely decayed, until by 1897 it was recorded that "only ruins now remain".  The lower part of the tower was roofed and the fabric made good in 1925.  Most of the cost (£1600) was met by the freemasons.  The plaque illustrated to the left is affixed to a wall therein.  The three floors are now occupied by the cathedral music department (first floor and top floor) and the vergers (ground floor).
Rochester Cathedral