Architecture: the innermost ward

The innermost ward covers the south area of the White Tower, reaching to what was once the edge of the River Thames. This part was probably filled with wood buildings for the fundation of the Tower, but in 1170 the royal lodgings (or bedrooms) started to cover the innermost ward. The lodgings were renovated during the 1220s and 1230s, and at the same time, the construction of Wakefield and Lanthorn Towers also began. They probably served as private residences for the queen and king respectively.
But between 1666 and 1676, the innermost ward was transformed, and the palace buildings were removed. The area around the White Tower was cleared so that anyone approaching would have to cross open ground. The Jewel House was demolished, and the Crown Jewels moved to Martin Tower.

Here you can see an image. It is the interior of the innermost ward. On the right we can see the White Tower, and the WakeField Tower on the left. In the background of the left we also can see the east side of Traitor's Gate.