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Tower of London

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  • 1066

    William the Conqueror Times

    William the Conqueror Times
    The castle which later became known as the Tower of London was begun by William the Conqueror in 1066 and was built as a timber fortification enclosed by a palisade.
  • Period: 1075 to 1079

    Construction of White Tower

    Dendrochronological evidence suggests construction of the White Tower began.
  • 1100

    The White Tower

    The White Tower was multipurpose. It was the castle's strongest point militarily yet provided accommodation fit for the king and his representatives. In Norman architecture, the keep was a symbol of a lord's power. The White Tower was probably complete.