Revetment Wall from Middle Tower to Postern Gate

  • English National Heritage Name: Revetment Wall To West And North Side Of Moat, From Outwork Attached To Middle Tower (Qv) To Tower Hill Postern

  • Address: S side Tower Hill
  • Vicinity: W and N side of Tower of London moat
  • Type: Revetment
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure

Revetment Wall from Middle Tower to Postern Gate is a 17th-century retaining wall in London, England. The brick structure supports the banks along the west and north sides of the moat between the Middle Tower and the Tower Hill postern gate at the Tower of London. - AsNotedIn


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1673/00/00 Bernard de Gomme Engineer A revetment wall of Flemish bond brick is constructed under the direction of Bernard de Gomme along the west and north sides of the moat, extending from the Middle Tower to the postern gate, 1670-1673.

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Particulars for Revetment Wall from Middle Tower to Postern Gate:
Area of Significance Engineering
Structure Revetment
Sight Category Structure
Era Stuart Period
Structure Type Wall

Data
NHLE List Entry Number: 1065764



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