Castles · London
White Tower
White Tower — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Tristan Surtel — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
White Tower is a castle located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Details the following building shall be added to the list; BOGNOR REGIS ALDWICK ROAD SZ 9398 NW 7/10000 Number 16 (White Tower) II House. 1898 by Architect John Cyril Hawes as a seaside house for himself and his brothers. It was built in the form of a tower to overlook the original Rock Gardens and for a sea view. Stuccoed with incised lines to imitate masonry and tiled roof. Tower of 4 storeys, battered to base with 1 triple casement window with leaded lights to each floor. Set back to right hand corner is a narrow staircase tower with gabled tiled roof and slit windows with leaded lights. Doorcase has flat wooden hood supported by 2 grotesque brackets. 2 storey range to rear providing kitchen on ground floor and sitting room on first floor with casement windows. Contemporary wood and glazed lean-to conservatory on left hand side. Interior contains hall with dado panelling and round-headed arches and built in wooden cupboards to sitting room. Dog leg staircase which becomes progressively narrower as it reaches the top. Series of 2 panelled doors and built in sliding sashes. Listing NGR: SZ9302398774 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 297661 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The White Tower is a historic castle located in London. It is the central structure of the Tower of London, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The White Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5081, -0.0761
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3N 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Official site
- www.hrp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/369135772 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Tower?
- White Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3N 4AB), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- Is White Tower a listed building?
- White Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does White Tower charge admission?
- White Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to White Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3N 4AB. It sits within the Poplar and Limehouse parliamentary constituency.