Christchurch in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Old Court House

— Millennium Trail —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025

1. The Old Court House Marker

Inscription. Medieval Borough-owned property dating in parts from the 13th century. By the 19th century it had become known as

The Old Court House

as a back room was used to elect the Mayor, Constables, Hayward, Bailiff and Aletaster. The original Court House over the Castle gateway was taken down in 1888

Erected by Christchurch Local History Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.

Location. 50° 44.028′ N, 1° 46.497′ W. Marker is in Christchurch, England, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is on Castle Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Castle Street, Christchurch, England BH23 1DT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Christchurch Castle and Norman House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Christchurch-Twynham (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ducking Stool (within shouting distance of this marker); Clingan's Trust (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Priory Church (about 120 meters away); The Old Tolsey (about 150 meters away); The Town Hall (about 240 meters away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christchurch.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ducking Stool (was about 90 meters away).

The Old Court House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025

2. The Old Court House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.