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

Octagon Chapel

1763 – 1776

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Octagon Chapel Marker

Inscription. Designed by Joseph Finney
Later St Catherine’s Church
1776–1820
Built here

Erected by Liverpool City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 53° 24.405′ N, 2° 59.217′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Temple Court north of Mathew Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7D Temple Court, Liverpool, England L2 6PY, 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 of this marker: Cilla Black (within shouting distance of this marker); Eric’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Eric's (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named Eric's (within shouting distance of this marker); White Star (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cavern (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hessys Music Centre (about 90 meters away); The Iron Door (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Octagon Chapel, Liverpool (Wikipedia).

The Octagon Chapel, Liverpool, was a nonconformist church in Liverpool, England, opened in 1763. It was founded by local congregations, those of Benn's Garden and Kaye Street chapels. The aim was to use a non-sectarian liturgy; Thomas Bentley was a major figure in founding the chapel, and had a hand in the liturgy.

(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Octagon Chapel Marker

The marker is located in Temple Court in the Cavern Quarter.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Octagon Chapel Marker

The former church grounds are now ironically near both a vape shop and an ashtray.

Octagon Chapel, pen-and-ink sketch (artist unknown) image. Click for full size.

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4. Octagon Chapel, pen-and-ink sketch (artist unknown)

The Octagon Chapel, Temple Court, Liverpool, England; building in existence 1763 to 1820. Illustration from Lancashire Nonconformity vol. VI (1893) by B. Nightingale, from p. 133

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.