Lichfield Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary and Saint Chad in Lichfield, [1] is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Lichfield, England. It is the seat of the bishop of Lichfield and the principal church of the diocese of Lichfield.

Jan 15, 2020 · It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires and is the only cathedral in the UK to have been fortified with walls and a moat, traces of which remain in the landscape today.

See a medieval wall painting, the famous Herkenrode stained glass, the Lichfield Gospels (700AD) and Lichfield Angel, as well as a packed and diverse programme of services, concerts and exhibitions.

Lichfield Cathedral has a splendid setting and a fascinating history. Its three spires are unique amongst medieval cathedrals and are often referred to as 'the Ladies of the Vale'. The church's...

Lichfield Cathedral has been a centre of Christian worship for over 1,300 years and is the burial place of the Anglo-Saxon missionary Bishop, St Chad. It is the Mother Church of the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield and its symbolic centre.

The Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Chad, Lichfield, commonly called Lichfield Cathedral, stands in the heart of the City of Lichfield in Staffordshire, and serves as the seat of the Bishop of Lichfield and his Diocese of Lichfield, which covers Staffordshire and the northern half of …

Lichfield Cathedral is the only medieval three spired Cathedral in the UK, and is a treasured landmark in the heart of England. It is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, and the burial place of the great Anglo Saxon missionary Bishop, St Chad.

Feb 1, 2025 · The cathedral church of St. Mary and St. Chad, built of dark red sandstone, comprises a Lady Chapel of three bays with a three-sided east end, an aisled choir of eight bays, a central tower and spire, north and south transepts each of two bays, an aisled nave of eight bays, and two west towers with spires. (fn. 1) A two-storeyed building, former...

Feb 26, 2024 · Lichfield Cathedral stands as a living testament to the enduring spirit of faith, resilience, and architectural brilliance. From its humble beginnings as a Saxon monastery to its evolution into a Gothic masterpiece, the cathedral has weathered the storms of history.

Lichfield Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is one of only three cathedrals in the United Kingdom with three spires, and the only medieval one of the three. Known locally as the ‘Ladies of the Vale’, it is one of the most elegant in the country, for its Gothic lines, invaluable Flemish stained glass ...