Castle Lodge in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John de Lacy
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025
1. John de Lacy Marker
Lord of the Honour of Pontefract 1211-1240
One of the 25 barons present at Runnymede
on 15th June 1215,
who forced King John (1199-1216)
to accept the Magna Carta
The foundation stone of Freedom, Liberty and Democracy
Erected 2015 by Friends of Pontefract Castle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1215.
Location. 53° 41.695′ N, 1° 18.242′ W. Marker is in Castle Lodge, England, in West Yorkshire. It is on Castle Garth. On the grounds of Pontefract Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Castle Garth, Castle Lodge, England WF8 1QH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber. Globally, 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
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Also see . . . John de Lacy (Magna Carta Trust). (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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