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Radio Merseyside,17 Dec 2025,14 mins

Stone, Sanctuary and a Lost Castle

Hidden Merseyside

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Long before Liverpool became a global port, it was a place shaped by power, protection, and belief. But did you know that Liverpool once had its own castle? Also, what was the purpose of the sanctuary stone. Was it where you could claim sancturay from the law? Let's explore the mysterious Sanctuary Stone and the medieval castle that once stood on Castle Street, revealing how justice, faith, and survival intersected in early Liverpool and why this hidden history still matters today.

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