Buried in Time: A 7th-Century Church Reveals London's Hidden History

All Hallows-by-the-Tower, founded by Earconwald around 675, is not just a medieval church. It holds a Roman archway, built over a millennium ago, buried beneath centuries of new construction. Discovered during World War II bombing clearance, the archway was built of reused Roman tiles and stonework. The west tower of the church was rebuilt in 1658 after an explosion in 1650. The church was gutted during World War II and rededicated in 1957. Many portions of the old church survive, including the 15th-century outer walls and the Anglo-Saxon arch doorway from the original church. These hidden relics, the Roman arch, and the history of Toc H draw visitors to this historic church near the Tower of London.

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