Court of Chancery of the County Palatine of Lancaster red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: The Court of Chancery of the County Palatine of Lancaster founded in or before 1351 sat here from 1962 until replaced by the High Court, Chancery Division on 1st January 1972 Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.

The Court of Chancery of the County Palatine of Lancaster was a judicial body with jurisdiction over equity cases within the historic county palatine, significant for its role in administering justice independent of the Crown's direct control until its dissolution in 1972.