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William the Conqueror founded the Tower of London in 1078. He was a Norman, and Normans bulit the Tower to protect them from others who wanted to conquer England.
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What was the tower of London built for?
To protect London from invaders.
What birds protect the Tower of London?
Ravens.
What was the Tower of London originally called?
The correct title of the Tower is Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. The Tower was build as a Royal Palace by William the Conqueror
When and who built the Tower of London?
made by romans to protect the city , started by william in 1704
Who and when was the Tower of London built?
made by romans to protect the city , started by william in 1704
Why did William built the Tower of London at that place and not somewhere else?
William the Conqueror built the Tower of London on the site of an existing fortress which had been there for at least 1000 years before he arrived. That fortress was built to protect London from attack.
What are the weaknesses of the Tower of London?
the tower was for prisponers
What has the author William Robertson Dick written?
William Robertson Dick has written: 'A short sketch of the Beauchamp tower' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tower of London (London, England), Tower of London (London, England). Beauchamp Tower 'Inscriptions and devices, in the Beauchamp Tower, Tower of London' -- subject(s): London, London. Tower. Beauchamp Tower
When was the Tower of London dungeons built?
It was Built By the Normans to protect the city. It was built around 1070 by William the conquer.
What is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London is a fortress on the north bank of the River Thames east of the city. The original part was built in 1078 as a fortress to protect the royal family but it is better known for being used as a prison. It also holds the Crown Jewels.
Is Tower Bridge east of the Tower of London?
Tower Bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London on its southeast corner.
How much is the Tower of London?
The Tower of London isn't for sale.
