Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

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A place of execution

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. A place of execution Marker

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Over 400 years, 112 people were executed on Tower Hill watched by crowds of eager spectators. The last execution was in 1747, when many spectators were injured in the crush to watch the beheading of the Scottish rebel Lord Lovat.

The greatest threat to the royal fortress has always come from the City of London so early Tower authorities gained control of the land beyond the moat, including Tower Hill. The extent of these ‘Tower Liberties’ has been disputed with the City for centuries. The boundary is still marked by stones today.

En 400 ans, pas moins de 112 personnes furent executees à Tower sous les regards curieux d'un public nombreux. La dernière execution remonte à 1747: la décapitation du rebelle ecossais lord Lovat attira alors tellement de spectateurs que les gradins s'effondrèrent sous le poids de la foule, faisant de nombreux blesses.

Uber einen Zeitraum vors 400 Jahren wurden auf dem Tower Hill 112 Menschen hingerichtet - und dies wurde stets von zahlreichen neugierigen Schaulustigen bezeugt. Die letzte Hinrichtung reicht auf das Jahr 1747 zurück. Bei der Enthauptung des schottischen Rebellen

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Lord Lovat waren derart viele Menschen anwesend, dass viele der Zuschauer im Gedränge verletzt wurden.

A lo largo de 400 años, 112 personas fueron ejecutadas en Tower Hill bajo la atenta mirada de los ansiosos espectadores. La ultima ejecución fue en 1747, cuando muchos espectadores resultaron heridos en el tumulto para ver la decapitación del rebelde escocés Lord Lovat.

Nel corso di 400 anni, ben 112 persone sono state giustiziate a Tower Hal sotto lo sguardo vigile di grandi folle. L'ultima esecuzione ebbe luogo nel 1747, anno in cui molti spettatori, desiderosi di assistere alla decapitazione del ribelle scozzese Lord Lovat, rimasero tenti nella calca.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 51° 30.504′ N, 0° 4.7′ 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

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. A place of execution Marker

The marker is at the center. To the right are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.

of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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); The Tower's Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Boleyn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower

<i>...the execution of Thomas Earle of Strafford...upon Tower Hill, the 12th of May, 1641.</i> image. Click for full size.

Wenceslaus Hollar (image courtesy of the New York Public Library), circa 1660

3. ...the execution of Thomas Earle of Strafford...upon Tower Hill, the 12th of May, 1641.

Hamlets.

Other markers no longer nearby. The fortress extends (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Entering the fortress (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Tower in 1700 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Western entrance (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Byward Postern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Strengthening the fortress (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

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 457 times since then and 41 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. 3. submitted on May 14, 2018. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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