Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

King John

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. King John Marker

Inscription. Site of castle where King John resided whilst in Waterford

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 52° 15.592′ N, 7° 6.522′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Saint Francis Place north of Lady Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: St Francis Pl, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas L. Mackesy, MD, FRCSI (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Kean and William Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond T. Chandler (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Olaves Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); William Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marriage That Changed History (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Strongbow and Aoife (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Site of castle where King John resided whilst in Waterford. (Irish Heritage Group, Facebook).

John arrived in Ireland in April 1185, landing at Waterford with around 300 knights and numerous foot soldiers and archers. Upon his arrival in Ireland, John and his retinue were greeted by numerous unnamed Gaelic Irish leaders. It is said that upon seeing these strange long bearded Kings, John and his retinue laughed and pulled them about by their beards. Gerald of Wales said that the Irish then complained to their overlords — men such as Domhnall Mór Ó Briain — of how John was "an ill-mannered child... from whom no good could be hoped".

(Submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. King John Marker

The marker is seen in this photo on a building just south of St. Olave's Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.