Beauchamp Tower (London)

United Kingdom / England / London / Tower Hill
 tower, 13th century construction
The Beauchamp Tower (Pronounced "Beecham") was one of the towers used for keeping prisoners, including the future Queen Elizabeth I. This was built by Edward I in 1281 when it replaced a fortified gatehouse that stood on this site. The tower was said to be named after Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, who was a prisoner here between 1397 and 1399. Also known as Cobham's Tower after Henry Brooke, Lord Cobham, who died here after 14 years of imprisonment.
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Coordinates:   51°30'29"N   -0°4'38"E
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