Prince Rupert's Tower, Lock-up tower in Everton, England
Prince Rupert's Tower is an octagonal stone building with a conical slate roof in Everton, Liverpool. The thick walls enclose a single ground-floor room, with small openings facing outward.
The building was constructed in 1787 as a holding cell for troublemakers, who were kept there until their court appearance the next morning. The tower was later named after Prince Rupert, who camped here during the siege of Liverpool Castle in 1644.
The tower appears on the badge of Everton Football Club, where it has served as a symbol of the club's connection to the neighborhood since 1938. Visitors often recognize the small building when they see team shirts or flags around the area.
The building stands in Rupert Lane Recreation Ground and can be viewed from outside, as it is lit at night. Access to the interior is not possible, but walkers can see the tower up close from the surrounding grass.
Despite its modest size, the tower is protected as an example of 18th-century local law enforcement. Only a few of these village lock-ups survive in England, making this building a rare witness to the past.
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