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The New Armouries

Hob Uid: 1106053
Location :
Greater London Authority
Tower Hamlets
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3368080520
Summary : The New Armouries building at the Tower of London was built in 1663-4 as a store to accommodate arms previously held at the White Tower. It stands against the rear of the curtain wall between the Broad Arrow and Salt Towers. It is of red brick and comprises 2 floors and an attic in a U-shaped plan. It is now used as a museum and offices and is the only surviving Ordnance store at the Tower and probably the oldest surviving Ordnance building in the country.
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Source details : DOE Greater London, Stepney
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1663-4
Monument End Date : 1664
Monument Start Date : 1663
Monument Type : Armoury
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Current use
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Monument Type : Museum, Office
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 1542
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Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1999-01-01
End Date : 2000-12-31