St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Tower Hill Medieval Postern
Mittelalterliches Tor am Tower Hill
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La Poterne Médiévale de Tower Hill
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. Tower Hill Medieval Postern Marker
[English:]This medieval postern gate gave access to the City of London from the east. It is the only known surviving example of a large medieval gate tower in the City wall. The construction of the subway provided the opportunity to excavate and conserve the remains.
Three arrow loops in the multi-angular tower commanded the approach. The postern was also protected by two wooden gates and a portcullis, the groove for which may still be seen.
The fine quality of the masonry suggests that the postern might have been built from the late 13th century onwards, by the royal masons who were carrying out major modifications to the Tower of London.
[Deutsch:]
Dieses mittelalterliche Tor bot Zugang zu der Londoner City vom Osten her. Es ist das einzige bekannt überlebende Beispiel eines großen mittelalterlichen Torturmes in der City-Mauer. Der Bau der Untergrundtunnel bot Gelegenheit zur Ausgrabung und Erhaltung der Überreste.
Drei Pfeilscharten in dem vieleckigen Turm beherrschen die Anfahrt. Die Pforte war außerdem durch zwei Holztore und ein Fallgitter geschützt,
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Die ausgezeichnete Qualität der Steinmetzarbeit weist darauf hin, daß das Tor vielleicht nach dem späten 13. Jahrhundert von den königlichen Steinmetz gebaut wurde, die am Tower of London maßgebliche Veränderungen ausführten.
La Poterne Médiévale de Tower Hill
Cette poterne médiévale donnait accès à la Cité de Londres si l’on venait de l’est. Cette large porte médiévale logée dans le mur de la Cité est le seul exemple en son genre qui ait survécu le temps.
C’est la construction du passage souterrain qui a fourni l’occasion de découvrir et conserver ces vestiges.
Les trois meurtrières de la tour à multi-angles en commandaient l’approche. La poterne était également protégée par deux portes de bois et un portique dont on peut toujours voir les rainures.
L’excellente qualité du travail de maçonnerie suggère que la poterne ait pu être bâtie à partir du 13ième siècle par les Maçons du Roi qui exécutaient la plus grande partie des modifications de la Tour de Londres.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 30.566′ N,
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. Mittelalterliches Tor am Tower Hill Marker
Regionally, this marker is in London and in the Greater South East. Globally, it is 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 finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Transforming the Tower of London Moat (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Block and Axe (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Sir Thomas More (a few steps from this marker); The London Wall Walk (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Hay's Galleria (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: St Katharine Docks
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
3. La Poterne Médiévale de Tower Hill Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Tower in flames (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Collapse at the Tower of London! (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Norman Tower of London (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Tower Hill Postern (Wikipedia).
The Tower Hill Postern was a small fortified entrance (postern) at the eastern terminal point to the London Wall, at the junction of the Wall and the Tower of London moat. The size of the gateway indicates that it was suitable for pedestrians and horsemen but not wide enough to accommodate wagons, carts or carriages.(Submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
4. Tower Hill Medieval Postern Marker
Looking down from the markers at the medieval postern.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
5. Tower Hill Medieval Postern Marker
The markers and postern may be seen on the northern approach to the Tower of London.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
