Fortress Tower

is one of the oldest buildings in England.
The fortress was constructed in several stages. The base of the construction history ascribes to King William I, who immediately after the conquest of the British land began to build defensive castles in order to intimidate the local population. As part of this major event in 1078 the Tower was erected on the site of the old wooden fort. It was a large rectangular fort dimensions 32h36 m, height of 30 m.

paint structure in white color, after which the building was called "White Tower".
King Richard the Lionheart other towers of different heights were constructed and powerful walls, two rows encircling monumental structure. Round Tower was dug deep ditch, make it one of the most impregnable fortifications in Europe.

paint structure in white color, after which the building was called "White Tower".
King Richard the Lionheart other towers of different heights were constructed and powerful walls, two rows encircling monumental structure. Round Tower was dug deep ditch, make it one of the most impregnable fortifications in Europe.