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Castle Street

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Castle Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Castle Street Marker
Inscription.
One of the original seven streets 
Led to Liverpool Castle 
Demolished 1726 
The site now occupied by Derby Square & Victoria Monument

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1207.
 
Location. 53° 24.332′ N, 2° 59.406′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Lord Street, on the right when traveling north on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Castle St, Liverpool, England L2 9UB, 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: Castle Hey Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); Derby Square
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Robert Cockerell (within shouting distance of this marker); Remember the Great Famine / Coinnigh Cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Corn Exchange (about 120 meters away); Seven Royal Ships Named After the City of Liverpool (about 120 meters away); Sanctuary Stone (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Also see . . .  Castle Street, Liverpool (Wikipedia).
The street was one of the original seven streets that made up the medieval borough founded by King John in 1207, together with Water Street, Old Hall Street, Chapel Street, High Street, Tithebarn Street and Dale Street.
(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
Castle Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Castle Street Marker
The plaque is located at Castle Street near Derby Square.
Derby Square image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Derby Square
The former site of Liverpool Castle, now home to the Victoria Monument.
Castle Street, Liverpool - looking north image. Click for full size.
Photographed by John Valentine & Sons, circa 1905
4. Castle Street, Liverpool - looking north
The Town Hall is visible here at the end of Castle Street; the marker is roughly where the word “Watches” appears on the right, and the Victoria Monument would be located behind the viewer.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.   4. submitted on October 13, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Oct. 14, 2026