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To defend London from attack. There is still a small military garrison there now.
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What did Duke William of Normandy build in London?
the white tower at the tower of london
When was Tower of London build?
The Tower of London, the White Tower, was built by William the Conqueror, in 1078.
What famous castle did William the conqueror build in London?
The Tower of London.
When did duke William build the Tower of London?
duke william in the 11th century
Who decided to build the Tower of London?
the first construction was the White Tower, built by William the Conquerer in 1078
Did the Tudors build the Tower of London?
No. It was built by the Normans, ordered by William I (William theConqueror).The Tower of London is actually a fort, not a tower. It is called Tower of London because it is built on top of a hill called Tower Hill.It was a Royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, military arsenal, Royal mint and Royalmenagerie. It gave William I a place to rule the country from and provided defence to the capital city, London.
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
Why did William the Conqueror want to build the Tower of London?
so he could empasize the greatness of him being king.
Who was the tower of London build by?
William 1 started construction in1078 and it has been added to over the centuries.
What is the white tower a part of in London?
The White Tower in the Tower of London is built from Caen Stone, imported from north-west France.
What building did William the Conqueror build?
The White Tower in the Tower of London.
What did William build in 1066?
The White Tower in the Tower of London.
