This takes its name from its proximity to the site where the Castle built by Arthur Chichester in 1611 used to stand nitl it was destroyed by fire in 1708 and never rebuilt there. "Now runs from the corner of Commarket and Castle Place to Castle Lane, formerly only running from Commarket comer to Castle Market. It was known as Hammond's Court down to 1870, or later. The name "Hamond's Court" was said to be a corruption of the surname of Thomas Hemming, who was landlord of the George Inn, Cornmarket". (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)