St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Western Entrance
Discover the Fortress Story
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. The Western Entrance Marker
Discover the Fortress story
The Western Entrance
The main Tower entrance was once much larger and better defended.
In the 1270s King Edward I created a fortified entrance with a series of gate towers surrounded by a water-filled moat.
One of these — called the Lion Tower — was demolished in the 1850s. Today, visitors enter through the remaining gate towers.
L’entrée principale à la Tour était autrefois plus large et mieux gardée.
Dans les années 1200 le roi Édouard I a ajouté à cette entrée trois immenses tours de pierre et une douve remplie d’eau.
L’une des tours, appelée la Tour de Lion, a été démolie dans les années 1800. Aujourd’hui encore, les fortifications massives affichent la puissance royale.
La entrada a la Torre principal llegó a ser mucho más grande y contaba con una mejor defensa.
En el siglo XIII, el rey Eduardo I adjuntó tres enormes torres de piedra y un foso lleno de agua a esta entrada.
Una de ellas, llamada la Torre del León, fue demolida en el siglo XIX. Hoy en día, las enormes fortificaciones siguen mostrando el poderío real.
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No século XIII, o rei Eduardo I acrescentou três enormes torres de pedra e um fosso com água a este acesso.
Uma das torres — chamada de Torre do Leão — foi demolida no século XIX. Ainda hoje, as enormes fortificações exibem a majestade e a força do poder real.
L’ingresso principale della Torre un tempo era più grande e meglio difeso.
Nel 1200, Re Edoardo I aggiunse tre enormi porte di pietra e un fossato riempito d’acqua a questo ingresso.
Una di queste, chiamata la Torre del Leone, è stata demolita nel 1800. Ancora oggi le massicce fortificazioni testimoniano il potere reale.
Der Haupteingang zum Tower war einst viel größer und besser geschützt.
Im 13. Jahrhundert fügte King Edward I diesem Eingang einen Wassergraben und drei riesige, steinerne Tortürme hinzu.
Einer von ihnen — der sogenannte “Lion Tower” (Löwentor) — wurde im 19. Jahrhundert abgerissen. Bis heute zeugen die massiven Befestigungen von königlicher Macht.
Główne wejście w Tower było niegdyś dużo większe i lepiej bronione.
W XIII wieku król Edward I dobudował trzy
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. The Western Entrance Marker
The marker is located near the more open western entrance.
Jedna z nich — nazywana Bramą Lwa — została rozebrana w XIX wieku. Dzisiaj potężne fortyfikacje wciąż obrazują potęgę monarchii.
Раньше главный вход в Тауэр был намного больше и лучше охранялся.
В начале 13-го века король Эдуард Первый пристроил три огромные каменные проездные башни и заполненный водой ров.
Одна из них получила название «Львиная башня». Она была разрушена в начале 19-го века. Сегодня эти массивные укрепления по-прежнему демонстрируют королевскую мощь.
প্রধান টাওয়ারের প্রবেশদ্বার এক সময়ে অনেক বেশি বড় এবং বেশি ভালোভাবে প্রতিরক্ষিত ছিলো।
1200 শতাব্দী তে রাজা এডওয়ার্ড ১ তিনটে বিশাল পাথরের গেটওয়ালা টাওয়ার এবং এই প্রবেশদ্বারের একটি জল-ভর্তি পরিখা জুড়েছিলেন।
এদের মধ্যে একটি — লায়ন টাওয়ার কে — 1800 শতাব্দী তে ধ্বংস করা হয়েছিলো। আজও এই বিশাল দুর্গসমূহ রাজকীয় ক্ষমতা প্রদর্শন করে।
[中文:]
主塔入口曾经比现在大得多，防御也更完善。
13世纪时，爱德华一世国王为这个入口增设了三座巨大的石门塔和一条充水护城河。
其中一座塔名为狮塔，在19世纪被拆除。如今，庞大的防御工事仍然彰显着皇家的力量。
[日本語:]
ロンドン塔の主要な入城口は、かつてはるかに大きく、厳重に防護されていました。
1200年代に、エドワード一世が、3つの巨大な石造りの門塔と水を張った濠を増築しました。
そのうちライオンタワーは、1800年代に取り壊されました。今日でも、大規模な築城に王室の権力がうかがえます。
Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 30.46′ N, 0° 4.68′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is in St Katharine's & Wapping. It can be reached from the intersection of Lower Thames Street and Three Quays Walk, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3R 6AH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
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: The Tower Under Attack (here, next to this marker); The Tower's Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wharfinger’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Guarding the Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); St Thomas's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St Thomas’s Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Traitors' Gate (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Queen’s Stairs (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Saluting Battery (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Tower of London foreshore (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Byward Postern (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Western entrance (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Bell Tower (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Tower Wharf (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
