A place of execution
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.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 30.504′ N, 0° 4.7′ 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. The fortress extends (here, next to this marker); Tea on Tower Hill (here, next to this marker); The royal menagrie leaves (here, next to this marker); The coronation procession (here, next to this marker); Entering the fortress (here, next to this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (a few steps from this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower in 1700 (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.)
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 192 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on May 14, 2018.