Liberties of the Tower of London, Former jurisdictional area near Tower of London, United Kingdom
The Tower Liberties encompassed the Tower of London and surrounding territories, forming an independent administrative zone with specific boundaries and governance structures.
Established after 1200, the Liberties served as a defensive buffer zone around the Tower of London until its formal dissolution in 1894.
The district preserves the ancient tradition of beating the bounds, where Yeomen Warders and local participants mark territorial boundaries every three years.
Residents within the Tower Liberties received special privileges, including reduced taxation rates and exemption from standard municipal obligations to the City of London.
The inhabitants held exclusive rights to claim fallen animals and swans found under London Bridge, distinguishing them from other London districts.
GPS coordinates: 51.50800,-0.07620
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:17
Tower of London
22 m
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
78 m
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets
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White Tower
19 m
Jewel House
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Traitors' Gate
87 m
Royal Armouries
61 m
St John's Chapel, Tower of London
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Bloody Tower
61 m
Bell Tower
100 m
Beauchamp Tower
84 m
Queen's House (Tower of London)
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Byward Tower
122 m
Heralds' Museum
9 m
Crown Jewels
70 m
Wakefield Tower
64 m
Cradle Tower
106 m
Martin Tower
112 m
Salt Tower
105 m
Wardrobe Tower
43 m
Lanthorn Tower
84 m
Tower Wharf
118 m
White Tower
29 m
The Fusilier Museum
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Tower of London: Inner Curtain Wall, with Mural Towers, The Queen's House, Nos 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 Tower Green and the New Armouries
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Outer Curtain Wall With Casements And Mural Towers
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Revetment Wall To South Side Of Moat, From Tower Bridge Approach To Middle Tower (qv)
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Old hospital block and raised terrace and railings
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