Lichfield - Cathedral 
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Built of red sandstone Lichfield Cathedral is dedicated to St Mary and St Chad. This "queen of English minsters" was built on the site of two earlier churches between 1198 and 1325; the first was built by Bishop Hedda around 700, the second probably around the turn of the century. The oldest part is the lower section of the west end of the choir (c. 1198) and the sacristy completed in 1208. The Early English style transepts date from 1220-1240, the nave from about 1250 and the Early Gothic west front from about 1280.
The Lady Chapel and presbytery are from the first half of the 14th century.
The Lady Chapel and presbytery are from the first half of the 14th century.
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The three elegant spires - a feature unique in England - are known as the "Ladies of the Vale". The west front, notable for the splendid harmony of its composition, is particularly beautiful, with four galleries of niches containing 113 statues of saints; because of the effects of weathering most are modern reproductions.
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