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16 de abr. de 2018 · Lichfield Cathedral ‘s ornate West Front was extensively renovated by Sir George Gilbert Scott from 1855 to 1878. He restored the cathedral to the form he believed it took in the Middle Ages, working with original materials where possible and creating imitations when the originals were not available. It is recognised as some of his finest work.
Crowned by three dramatic towers, Lichfield Cathedral is a Gothic fantasy, constructed in stages from 1200 to 1350. The enormous vaulted nave is set slightly off line from the choir, creating a bizarre perspective when viewed from the west door, and carvings inside the cathedral still bear signs of damage caused by Civil War soldiers sharpening their swords.
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 is committed to the daily offering of worship and prayer to God, and of spiritual ...
Lichfield Cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary, built from locally quarried sandstone, and consecrated in 700AD. This is the only English medieval cathedral to have three spires, endearing and referred to by the locals as the ‘Ladies of the Vale’. St Mary’s church stood in the cathedral’s place before, built presumably in 659.
Lichfield Cathedral's story doesn't end with its past, it is very much alive with a vibrant programme of services, events and art projects to capture the imagination of all ages.
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. This magnificent building has a rich history, reflected in its architecture and treasures.
