Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Western entrance

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. Western entrance Marker

Inscription.
From here you can see surviving parts of the 13th-century main entrance to the Tower. Built for Edward I by 1281, the Middle Tower and Byward Tower were linked by a drawbridge and causeway spanning a water-filled moat. The area below you is now used as a bowling green by the resident Yeoman Warders.

Visitors today still use the causeway to enter the castle, but the moat was filed in 1843.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.462′ N, 0° 4.7′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located next to the pathway to the White Tower at the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tower of London foreshore (a few steps from this marker); Saluting Battery (a few steps from this marker); The Queen’s Stairs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Byward Postern (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Entering the fortress (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. Western entrance Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.