Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Red Lion
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022
1. Red Lion Marker
The Red Lion is situated on Northgate street, a road that is steeped in over 2000 years of history. In the year 79, Chester was founded as a Roman fort under the name 'Deva Victrix', Chester's four main roads, Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Handbridge, all follow routes laid out at this time.
Northgate itself was registered as a Grade I listed building in 1955.
The present red sandstone structure stands on the original northern Roman entrance to Chester. It was built in 1810 to replace a simple rectangular tower from the medieval period.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 53° 11.593′ N, 2° 53.585′ W. Marker is in Chester, England, in Cheshire West and Chester. It is on Northgate Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Northgate Street, Chester, England CH1 2HQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pied Bull (a few steps from this marker); North Gate Gaol & the Bridge of Sighs (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Charles Tower (about 210 meters away); Chester Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Rows (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); East Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); A Tale of Three Gateways (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Celebrating Nature's Glory in Art (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022
2. The Red Lion
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022
3. The Red Lion
Photographed by John Valentine and Sons, circa 1905
4. Northgate Street (mentioned on marker)
circa 1920
5. Northgate (mentioned on marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 4. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on August 29, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
