The White Tower
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Identification
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The White Tower
Emporis Building Number
233964
Location
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Technical Data
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Structure in General
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Features and Amenities
City landmark
Floodlighting at night
National landmark
One of the city's famous buildings
UNESCO landmark
Facts
The White Tower was commissioned by William I of Normandy (William The Conqueror) as a stamp of his authority on London following his successful invasion of Britain in 1066 which effectively ended England's Anglo-Saxon period and ushered in the reign of the Normans. |
The White Tower is the centrepiece and most recognizable building of The Tower of London complex. |
The White Tower is around 27.4 metres (90 feet) high to the battlements with walls up to 4.5 metres (15 feet) thick at the base. |
The building is constructed from Caen stone brought from Normandy. |
The White Tower is one of both London's and Britain's most famous buildings and as part of the Tower of London, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
The White Tower is so-called because it was once whitewashed. |
The White Tower was built on the site of a fort built by the Roman Emperor Claudius, over one thousand years earlier. |
The building is guarded by the Yeoman Warders, more commonly known as Beefeaters. |
It is said that if the famous and somewhat savage ravens at the Tower ever leave, the Tower and Britain will fall. To prevent this eventuality, the ravens' wings are clipped. |
The White Tower is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions. |
Companies involved in this building
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Other companies: King William I of Normandy |