The Middle Tower

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This was built by Edward I in 1278-9, but it has been entirely refaced. Through its archway we reach the stone bridge where originally was a third Drawbridge. This leads to THE BYWARD TOWER.

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The Tower of London Virtual Guide

• Introduction
• Tower Hill
• The Lion Gate And Tower
• The Middle Tower
• The Byward Tower
• The Bell Tower
• The Traitors Gate
• The White Tower Or Keep
• The Armouries
• The Record Room
• The Crypt of The Chapel of St John
• The Small Arms Room
• The Chapel Of St John
• The Sword Room
• The Weapon Room
• The Horse Armoury
• The Tudor Room
• The Mortar Room
• The Cannon Room
• The Parade
• The Royal Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula
• Tower Green
• The Beauchamp Tower
• The King's House
• The Bloody Tower
• The Wakefield Tower
• The Crown Jewels
• The Salt Tower
• The Broad Arrow Tower
• The Constable Tower
• The Martin Tower
• River Front