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The castle which later became known as the Tower of London was begun by William the Conqueror in 1066 and was built as a timber fortification enclosed by a palisade. -
Dendrochronological evidence suggests construction of the White Tower began.
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The White Tower was multipurpose. It was the castle's strongest point militarily yet provided accommodation fit for the king and his representatives. In Norman architecture, the keep was a symbol of a lord's power. The White Tower was probably complete.