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

The Tower in 1700

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. The Tower in 1700 Marker

Inscription.
By the 18th century the view of the castle was very different. Towers were heightened with brick, and gun platforms were added, bristling with cannon. Rooftops of houses, storehouses and workshops peeped over the outer walls.

The Tower was home to institutions such as the Royal Mint and the Board of Ordnance, which was responsible for all British fortifications and weapons. The mint's workshops lined the outer ward, while Ordnance storehouses were built in every available space that could be found. The Grand Storehouse in the north of the castle loomed almost as large as the 11th-century White Tower.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.544′ N, 0° 4.675′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can 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 is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Strengthening the fortress (here, next to this marker); Edward I’s formidable fortress (here, next to this marker); The Tower Hill Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tower Hill Execution Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A place of execution (within shouting distance of this marker); The fortress extends (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

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.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. The Tower in 1700 Marker

The marker is on the right. In the background are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.