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

Sanctuary Stone

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Sanctuary Stone Marker

Inscription.
City of Liverpool
Sanctuary Stone
situated 30 feet east is one of two stones originally marking the precincts of the old Liverpool Fairs

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.

Location. 53° 24.392′ N, 2° 59.472′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Queen Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Castle Street, Liverpool, England L2 0NE, 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: Charles Robert Cockerell (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool's First Town Hall (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Building (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 90 meters away); Castle Hey Chapel (about 120 meters away); Castle Street (about 120 meters away); Derby Square (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Last piece of medieval Liverpool tucked away on busy city street (Liverpool Echo).

The Sanctuary Stone on Castle Street is easy to miss. It's a round black stone with four lines cut into it. Originally a few feet tall, it was one of four 'Sanctuary Stones' marking the boundary of Liverpool's medieval market, centred on the junction of Castle Street, Dale Street and High Street. According to local legend, within the perimeter, thieves and debtors were immune from arrest.

(Submitted on October 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Sanctuary Stone Marker

The marker is located adjacent to this Turkish restaurant on Castle Street. In this image, the sanctuary stone itself is covered by the outdoor seating.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.