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

The Byward Postern

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. The Byward Postern Marker

Inscription.
This area is a gateway that links the tower to the Thames waterfront on the wharf. It was a private entrance where important people and goods were brought into the Tower. Coins and bullion would also have been brought through here and into the Mint, which was located across the street.

Above you is a sculpture of a lion's head. Medieval kings chose the lion as a powerful symbol of royal authority. This part of the Byward postern was built during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled between 1327 and 1377. Above the postern was the ‘King's Exchange’, where merchants sold precious metals to the Mint.

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

Location. 51° 30.466′ N, 0° 4.668′ 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 just inside the entrance to the Tower of London. 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 Bell Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Queen’s Stairs (within shouting distance of this marker); Saluting Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower of London foreshore

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Western entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Entering the fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); The coronation procession (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 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. The Byward Postern Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

3. The Byward Postern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.