| | The Well Tower The History of the Tower of London is great, bloody and cruel and the Well Tower has its part to play in its story. Well Tower is just one of the 21 towers which, together, form the Tower of London castle complex. The Tower of London covers an area of 18 acres and its magnificent architecture covers almost all the styles which have flourished in England. Although the Tower is no longer a place of great military strength it has in time past been a fortress, a palace, and a prison. This section provides key facts and information about the Well Tower. The Purpose of the Well Tower The purpose of the Well Tower changed according to the requirements of the era. | |