Lichfield Cathedral

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Lichfield Cathedral is a historic medieval Anglican cathedral in Lichfield, England, renowned for its three spires and richly decorated Gothic architecture.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Anglican cathedral
Grade I listed building
medieval cathedral
architecturalStyle Decorated Gothic
Gothic
Perpendicular Gothic
category Cathedrals in the West Midlands
Church of England cathedrals
Gothic cathedrals in England
clergyTitle Bishop of Lichfield
Dean of Lichfield
completedIn 14th century
constructionStart 12th century
country England
damagedDuring English Civil War
dedicatedTo St Chad
St Mary
denomination Anglicanism
diocese Diocese of Lichfield
foundedAs cathedral of the Diocese of Lichfield
function place of Christian worship
seat of the Bishop of Lichfield
tourist attraction
hasChoir cathedral choir
hasFeature Chapter House
close and precinct
extensive medieval sculpture
stained glass windows
hasOrgan pipe organ
hasPart Lady Chapel
choir
nave
three spires
transepts
west front
hasRelic relics of St Chad (historically)
heritageDesignation Grade I listed
knownFor Gothic architecture
richly decorated façade
three spires
locatedIn Lichfield
Staffordshire NERFINISHED
locatedNear Lichfield city centre
material stone
notableFor only medieval English cathedral with three spires
province Province of Canterbury
rebuiltIn 13th century
religiousAffiliation Church of England


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