Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The White Tower and Roman City Wall
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. The White Tower and Roman City Wall Marker
The Roman invaders under Emperor Claudius founded London and later built a wall around the city. This is the site of one of the turrets, a small tower that marked a change in the direction of the wall. The Romans later replaced the turret with a bigger bastion. This spot was perfect for controlling access to London and protection against attack from the river.
William the Conqueror used the remains of the wall around 800 years later to form the eastern side of his castle defences. The Wardrobe Tower was built over the remains of the old Roman bastion. It once connected to a later building which housed the royal Great Wardrobe, where the precious goods of the monarch were kept.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 51° 30.472′ N, 0° 4.541′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It was at the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker was in London and 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: Wardrobe Tower (here, next to this marker); Bronze 24-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Bronze Fortress Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Stores and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Logistic Corps Departure (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Eleanor of Provence (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval Jewish Prisoners (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. The Remnant of the Roman City Wall
Other markers no longer nearby. The White Tower and Royal Armouries (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); White Tower and the Two Princes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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