Montfichet's Tower
Greater London, England
Montfichet's Tower is a castle in Greater London, England. The nearest other castle is Baynard's Castle, 0.2 mi away.
Montfichet's Tower at a glance
Type
Castle
Nearest castle
Baynard's Castle
0.2 mi away
Castles in Greater London
4
England
Location
Greater London
England
About Montfichet's Tower
Montfichet's Tower (also known as Montfichet's Castle and/or spelt Mountfitchet's or Mountfiquit's) was a Norman fortress on Ludgate Hill in London, between where St Paul's Cathedral and City Thameslink railway station now stand. First documented in the 1130s, it was probably built in the late 11th century.
Montfichet's Tower sits at 51.5136, -0.1014 in Greater London. The closest other castles are Baynard's Castle (0.2 mi), Tower of London (1.1 mi) and Greenwich Castle (4.9 mi). Greater London has 4 castles in all.
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Castles near Montfichet's Tower
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Baynard's Castle
0.2 mi away
Tower of London
1.1 mi away
Greenwich Castle
4.9 mi away
Hilfield Castle
14 mi away
Lullingstone Castle
17 mi away
The More
17 mi away
Also close to Montfichet's Tower: Eynsford Castle 17 mi · Stone Castle 17 mi · Nether Hall, Roydon 18 mi · Bletchingley Castle 19 mi · Hertford Castle 19 mi · Reigate Castle 20 mi · Ongar Castle 20 mi · Betchworth Castle 21 mi
Questions about Montfichet's Tower
Where is Montfichet's Tower?
Montfichet's Tower is in Greater London, England, at 51.5136, -0.1014. The nearest other castle is Baynard's Castle, 0.2 mi away.
What castles are near Montfichet's Tower?
The closest are Baynard's Castle (0.2 mi), Tower of London (1.1 mi) and Greenwich Castle (4.9 mi).
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