St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Norman Tower of London
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
1. The Norman Tower of London Marker
Begun in 1075-9, William the Conqueror's stone tower was so impressive that the castle is still called the Tower today. He built the fortress on the river in the south east of the ancient Roman city to control Londoners and deter invaders.
His son, William Rufus, completed the tower by 1100. His fortress and royal residence dominated the city and demonstrated the Norman dynasty's lordship over the land. The tower was protected on two sides by the Roman wall. A new ditch, an earthwork and a timber rampart were built to surround the north and west sides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1075 CE.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 51° 30.562′ N, 0° 4.552′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It was in St Katharine's & Wapping. It could be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located at the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4SG, United Kingdom.
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Regionally, this marker was in the Greater South East. Globally, it was on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: London Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Origins of the Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place of Execution (within shouting distance of this marker); Wakefield Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Captured Cannon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); On Guard (about 90 meters away); The Waterloo Battery (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. Collapse at the Tower of London! (was here, next to this marker but has been
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
2. The Norman Tower of London Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on September 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
