Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Archibald Keir Leitch

The Architect

— The Men That Built Anfield —

Archibald Keir Leitch Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. Archibald Keir Leitch Marker

Inscription.
The Kop’s
Creator

Renowned football stadium architect who redesigned Anfield

Archibald Keir Leitch
1865–1939

Hired by Liverpool FC in 1906 to remodel the ground, including the bank of terracing that would become the world famous Spion Kop

Erected 2024 by Liverpool Football Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 53° 25.865′ N, 2° 57.533′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It can be reached from Anfield Road north of Skerries Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L4 0TT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

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

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of this marker: William Edward Barclay (here, next to this marker); Tom Watson (here, next to this marker); Gérard Houllier (a few steps from this marker); Joe Fagan (a few steps from this marker); John McKenna (within shouting distance of this marker); Forever Bound (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paisley Gateway (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . The drawings that show the first transformation of Anfield (Liverpool F. C.).

They are the work of renowned stadium engineer and architect Archibald Leitch and form part of a collection that is now almost 120 years old. Glasgow-based Leitch became synonymous back then with redesigning the homes of countless clubs across Britain and was appointed by Liverpool in 1906.

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. Archibald Keir Leitch Marker

This marker and others may be found in Anfield's eastern plaza.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.