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Montfichet Tower
Hob Uid: 405024
Location : Greater London Authority City and County of the City of London Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3178080980
Summary : Montfichet tower possibly originated in the reign of William I, but is not documented until the 1130's. It was given to the Black Friars in 1275 and demolished soon afterwards.
More information : [Name centred TQ31788098]. SITE OF THE CONVENTUAL CHURCH AND TOWER OF MOUNTFICKET [AT] (1) Noted as a castle site. (2) Montfichet tower possibly originated in the reign of William I, but is not documented until the 1130's. It was given to the Black Friars in 1275 and demolished soon afterwards. (3)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1070-1275
Monument End Date : 1275
Monument Start Date : 1070
Monument Type : Tower, Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 500
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