After their initial appearance in Ireland, Scotland, Basque Country and England during the High Middle Ages, tower houses were also built in other parts of western Europe as early as the late 14th century, especially in parts of France and Italy.
Efter deres oprindelse i Irland, Skotland, Baskerlandet og England i senmiddelalderen blev der også bygget beboelsestårne i andre dele af Vesteuropa, især i dele af Frankrig og Italien.