The White Tower is a former royal residence, the old keep, at the Tower of London in England. It was built by William the Conqueror during the early 1080s, and subsequently extended. The White Tower w
The White Tower seen from the southwest
The White Tower seen from Tower Bridge
The 15th-century Tower in a manuscript of poems by Charles, Duke of Orléans (1394–1465), commemorating his imprisonment there. The white forebuilding to the left of the duke was demolished in 1674. Old London Bridge is in the background at top. (British Library).
The Royal Armouries still have displays in the White Tower. This suit of armour belonged to Henry VIII.
Corfe Castle
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Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates to the 11
Ruins of Corfe Castle from the outer bailey
A model of Corfe Castle before its destruction
View of Corfe Castle from West Hill
The south-west gatehouse, which allowed access from the outer bailey to the west bailey, dates from the mid 13th century. The masonry is of high quality.