South door, Lichfield Cathedral

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Date:1905 - 1920 (c.)

Description:The mid-13th century twin portal to the south transept of Lichfield Cathedral.

In 700 AD a wooden Cathedral was built on the site of the present one, to house the body of St. Chad, and to provide facilities for the pilgrims who came to see the relics. This wooden Cathedral was replaced by a stone one, after the Norman invasion.

The Cathedral that stands today is largely the result of a second rebuilding, in the Gothic style, begun in the 13th century and completed by the beginning of the 15th. The Cathedral suffered much damage during the Civil War, as the central tower was destroyed and much of the roof. Restoration followed over a long period and has included work by James Wyatt and Sir Gilbert Scott.

Photographer: Albert Henry Yelland.


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1860s
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1890s
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1910s
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1990s
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Creators: Mr Albert Henry Yelland - Creator

Donor ref:P83.023.0010 (37/43558)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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