London Wall

This is one of the most impressive surviving sections of London’s former city wall.

The lower part, with its characteristic tile bonding courses, was built by the Romans around 200 AD. Its purpose may have been as much to control the passage of goods and people as for defence. Against its inner face on this side, the wall was reinforced by a substantial earth rampart. Outside was a wide ditch. In the far right hand corner, evidence of an internal turret was found in excavation. This probably contained a staircase giving access to the sentry walk. Complete with is battlements, the Roman wall would have been about 6.4 metres high.

During the medieval period, the wall was repaired and heightened. From the 17th century it fell into disuse and parts were demolished. Several sections, including this one, were preserved by being incorporated into later buildings.

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The sign depicts the London Wall that was built by the Romans in the third century AD, starting in 200 to protect Londinium (the city that was built in 43 after the conquest of Britain and is located where the city of London is today).

The site managed by the English Heritage organization is located on Tower Hill and was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

More details including illustrations of the wall in the different centuries can be found on the next sign Click for sign's details