Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire
Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
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EST. 1195
EST. 1195
1195
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.
The medieval cathedral survives substantially intact, distinguished by its three spires, and houses treasures including the Lichfield Gospels and Herkenrode stained glass, though it has undergone extensive restoration over the centuries. It is administered by the Church of England as the seat of the Bishop of Lichfield, under its Dean and Chapter. It remains an active place of worship freely open to visitors.
About Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire
A cathedral was first founded on this site in the seventh century by Saint Chad. The present Gothic sandstone building, noted for its three spires, was constructed mainly in the thirteenth century. It served as the seat of the Bishop of Lichfield and housed the medieval shrine of Saint Chad, which drew pilgrims from across England.
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