- Jewel Tower. The old Jewel Tower was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.
- Originally part of the medieval Westminster Palace in London, the Jewel Tower was built in the 14th century to hold the riches of Edward III.
- We explore the hidden secrets of The Jewel Tower – the lesser-known cousin of the Tower of London. The Tower of London gets too much credit.
- Commissioned by Edward III around 1365, Jewel Tower was originally built to house the King’s personal treasures and had a moat dug around it for extra protection.
- For full opening times, please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jewel-tower/. Inspiring 26 million people each year.
- The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.
- The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.
- Jewel Tower is an overlooked treasure English Heritage holds directly opposite from The Houses of Parliament.
- Take a look inside Edward III's original medieval treasury, the Jewel Tower, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
- Visit the Jewel Tower in London - an English Heritage property opposite the Houses of Parliament that was once the Palace of Westminster's Treasure House.