Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The fortress extends
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. The fortress extends Marker
Beneath your feet lie the ancient remains of Edward IV's bulwark. In 1480 he paid to construct this huge addition to the castle's defences which was designed to defend against artillery power.
In the 15th century, two rival dynasties fought for England's throne, resulting in the violent conflict called the Wars of the Roses. The victorious Edward IV had good reason to strengthen his castle at this time. The bulwark's gun emplacements defended the fortress entrance from any city-led attack.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 51° 30.505′ N, 0° 4.701′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It could be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the Tower of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom.
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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 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Historic Royal Palaces (a few steps from this marker); William the Conqueror (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wharfinger’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); King Charles II (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Boleyn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower's Community (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. A place of execution (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was here,
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. The fortress extends Marker
The marker is on the left. To the right are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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