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Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Cathedral is the Church of England cathedral in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, and the seat of the Bishop of Lichfield. Built in the Decorated Gothic style between the early 13th century and c.1320, it is constructed of local Mercian red sandstone and is noted for its three spires, tall nave, transepts, Lady Chapel and an octagonal Chapter House.

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First raised

1195

Its prime

1320

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1320

What Lichfield Cathedral looked like in its prime.

A broad west façade of warm Mercian red sandstone punctuated by three spires: two tall octagonal western towers with slender spires and a smaller central spire above the central gable. The Decorated Gothic west front is densely carved with rows of narrow niches holding figure-sculptures, pointed arched doorways, a large pointed traceried window above the central portal, flying buttresses, pinnacles and layered mouldings; deeply ribbed stone vaulting carries the interior volumes.

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9 places to explore in 1320.

The record describes 9 distinct spots at Lichfield Cathedral, including 5 interiors: nave looking east, choir and presbytery, crossing under the central tower and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

West front approachWest portal close-upView up at the three spiresNave looking eastChoir and presbyteryCrossing under the central towerLady Chapel east windowChapter House interiorSouth doors and Close

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