Lichfield

Lichfield

Lichfield is a cathedral city, civil parish and district in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly north of Birmingham...

 is a cathedral city in Staffordshire

Staffordshire

Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...

, England. This list includes the 34 listed buildings within the civil parish boundaries of the city of Lichfield. Six are classified by English Heritage

English Heritage

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 as being in Grade I and twenty eight in Grade II*. In the United Kingdom, the term "listed building" refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. These buildings are in three grades: Grade I consists of buildings of outstanding architectural or historical interest; Grade II* includes particularly significant buildings of more than local interest; Grade II consists of buildings of special architectural or historical interest. Buildings in England are listed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

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 on recommendations provided by English Heritage, which also determines the grading. This list does not include Grade II listed buildings.

Key

Grade	Criteria
Grade I	Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II*	Particularly important buildings of more than special interest.

Listed buildings

Name	Photograph	Grade	Date	Location	Notes
Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral is situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The Diocese of Lichfield covers all of Staffordshire, much of Shropshire and part of the Black Country and West Midlands...			1195	52.6855°N 1.8304°W	Building began in 1195 and was completed by the building of the Lady Chapel in the 1330s. The Choir dates from 1200, the Transepts from 1220 to 1240 and the Nave was started in 1260. The octagonal Chapter House was completed in 1249.
Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs, Lichfield The Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs is a Grade I listed building and sheltered housing complex with adjacent chapel in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom...			1495	52.6800°N 1.8274°W
Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace, Lichfield Bishops Palace is a 17th century building situated in the north east corner of the Cathedral Close in Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom....			1687	52.6862°N 1.8303°W	Designed by architect Edward Pierce in the Queen Anne Queen Anne Style architecture The Queen Anne Style in Britain means either the English Baroque architectural style roughly of the reign of Queen Anne , or a revived form that was popular in the last quarter of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century...  style. The building replaced a medieval Bishop's Palace built in the 14th century for Bishop Langton Walter Langton Walter Langton was a bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and treasurer of England.He was probably a native of Langton West in Leicestershire....  and destroyed during the English Civil War English Civil War The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists... . The palace was residence to the Bishop of Lichfield Bishop of Lichfield The Bishop of Lichfield is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers 4,516 km² of the counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands. The bishop's seat is located in the Cathedral Church of the Blessed...  from the late 1860's until 1954, it is now used by Lichfield Cathedral School
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is a biographical museum and bookshop located in the centre of the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom...			1707	52.6834°N 1.8279°W	The house was built by Johnson's father, Michael. Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson , often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer...  was born in the house on the 18th September 1709 and spent the majority of his first 27 years in the house before leaving for London in 1737.
Masters House to rear of Hospital of St John Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs, Lichfield The Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs is a Grade I listed building and sheltered housing complex with adjacent chapel in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom...			1720	52.6801°N 1.8279°W	Built by Edward Maynard in a red brick Georgian style. The building replaced the original Masters House of Hospital of St John Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs, Lichfield The Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs is a Grade I listed building and sheltered housing complex with adjacent chapel in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom...  and has foundations dating from c. 1135.
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House in Lichfield, Staffordshire is the former house of the English poet and physician Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of naturalist Charles Darwin. The house is a Grade I listed building....			1759	52.6849°N 1.8326°W	Erasmus Darwin Erasmus Darwin Erasmus Darwin was an English physician who turned down George III's invitation to be a physician to the King. One of the key thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment, he was also a natural philosopher, physiologist, slave trade abolitionist,inventor and poet...  purchased a half timbered property in the lower courtyard of the Vicars' Choral in 1758. He converted the property into a Georgian town house of red brick with stucco dressings and Venetian windows.
Church of St Chad			12th century	52.6894°N 1.8209°W	Oldest parts of the church date from the 12th century. The tower dates from the 14th century and extensive restorations tooks place in 1840 and 1862.
St Michael on Greenhill St Michael on Greenhill, Lichfield St Michael on Greenhill is a parish church in Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom, located on the high ground of Greenhill in the east of the city. A church has been on the present site since at least 1190 but the current building dates mainly from the restoration of 1842-43...			13th century	52.6831°N 1.8183°W	The oldest remaining parts of the current church date from the 13th century in the form of some masonry in the chancel. The west tower was constructed in the 15th century with local red sandstone. Much of the medieval fabric of the church was lost when the church was restored in 1842-43 under the design of Thomas Johnson. In 1845 and 1846 the chancel was restored to the design of Sydney Smirke Sydney Smirke Sydney Smirke, architect, was born in London, England, the younger brother of Sir Robert Smirke, also an architect. Their father, also Robert Smirke, had been a well-known 18th Century painter.Sydney Smirke's works include:... . Extensive work was carried out in 1890-91 to the design of John Oldrid Scott John Oldrid Scott John Oldrid Scott was an English architect.He was the son of Sir George Gilbert Scott and Caroline née Oldrid. His brother George Gilbert Scott Junior and nephew Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, were also prominent architects. He married Mary Ann Stevens in 1868, eldest daughter of the Reverend Thomas...  when the chancel was restored and refurbished.
No.5, The Close			14th century	52.6849°N 1.8320°W	South facade dates from the 18th century.
No.6, The Close			14th century	52.6849°N 1.8319°W	South facade dates from the 18th century.
St Mary's House, The Close			14th century	52.6856°N 1.8287°W	Incorporates an early 14th century house built into the south east corner of the Close wall. A defensive turret projects from the south east corner of the building.
North East tower of Cathedral Close Cathedral Close, Lichfield The Cathedral Close is a historic set of buildings surrounding Lichfield Cathedral in Lichfield in the United Kingdom. The Close comprises buildings associated with the cathedral and the clergy which encircle the Cathedral...  fortifications			14th century	52.6867°N 1.8305°W	Remains of the north east tower of the Cathedral Close fortifications built by Walter Langton Walter Langton Walter Langton was a bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and treasurer of England.He was probably a native of Langton West in Leicestershire....
Vicars Close			14th century	52.6852°N 1.8325°W	The houses were built c.1315–1500, with the common hall at the west end of the central range rebuilt in 1756 and No.5 in the west range rebuilt in 1764. The most complete row of medieval building is along the north side of Vicars' Close, where the timber framed houses are all of one bay.
No.7, The Close			15th century	52.6850°N 1.8318°W	Originally part of lower court of Vicars' Close. Timber frame with ashlar underbuilding to south and east.
No.10, The Close			15th century	52.6852°N 1.8320°W	Originally part of south range of Vicars' Close. Probably 15th century with alterations of c.1600. Timber frame and painted brick.
No.24, The Close			1461	52.6848°N 1.8315°W	Built by Thomas Milley prependary of Handsacre and later Archdeacon of Coventry. Built in red brick over stone vaults abutting the south bank of the Close. Remodelled in the late 17th century, 18th century and 1812.
Cruck House			Late 15th century	52.6863°N 1.8236°W	Timber framed medieval cottage in the Stowe area. Fell into disrepair before being restored to its original state in 1971.
No.23, The Close			Late 15th century	52.6852°N 1.8320°W	The south and west walls contain the remains of a courtyard house built by Henry Edial (1480-1520). Extensively remodelled in 1812.
Milleys Hospital			1504	52.6854°N 1.8334°W	Built by Thomas Milley the house was formerly as almshouse for women.
Tudor Café			1510	52.6829°N 1.8274°W	Large black and white timber framed building in the city centre, now used as a café and tea shop.
St Mary's Chambers			c.1600	52.6832°N 1.8276°W	Built in the 17th century with alterations c.1760. Formerly the residence for the priests of the Guild of St Mary until its dissolution. The birthplace of Elias Ashmole Elias Ashmole Elias Ashmole was a celebrated English antiquary, politician, officer of arms, astrologer and student of alchemy. Ashmole supported the royalist side during the English Civil War, and at the restoration of Charles II he was rewarded with several lucrative offices.Ashmole was an antiquary with a...  in 1617.
Cathedral Visitors Study Centre			1667	52.6853°N 1.8293°W	Originally built by Bishop Hacket John Hacket John Hacket was an English churchman, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry from 1661 until his death.-Life:He was born in London and educated at Westminster and Trinity College, Cambridge. On taking his degree he was elected a fellow of his college, and soon afterwards wrote the comedy, Loiola , which...  as a stable and coachhouse attached to his now demolished house on its western side. William Mott, the deputy diocesan registrar added to the north side of the building in 1799.
No.20 St John Street			1700	52.6814°N 1.8285°W	Good example of a Georgian town house. Mid 18th century and early 19th century additions.
The Deanery			1707	52.6859°N 1.8311°W	Queen Anne style brick house.
Donegal House			1730	52.6829°N 1.8272°W	May have been the work of architect Francis Smith of Warwick Francis Smith of Warwick Francis Smith of Warwick was an English master-builder and architect, much involved in the construction of country houses in the Midland counties of England... . Early Georgian style with elaborate window lintels. The house was used by the Marquess of Donegal Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall , known as Arthur Chichester until 1757 and as The Earl of Donegall between 1757 and 1791, was an Irish nobleman and politician.-Background and education:...  until his death in 1799.
The George Hotel			Early 18th century	52.6827°N 1.8299°W
Angel Croft Hotel			c.1750	52.6850°N 1.82332°W	Large Georgian style red brick house with ashlar dressings. Also listed are its front railings and gates, which are currently on the 'at risk' register by English Heritage English Heritage English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport... . Originally built for wine merchant, George Addams. The house became a hotel but now lies empty and falling into disrepair.
Stowe Hill Mansion			c.1750	52.6906°N 1.8186°W	A fine early Georgian style mansion built for Elizabeth Aston. One of Lichfield's most expensive properties it is currently on sale for £1.85 million.
Stowe House			c.1750	52.6894°N 1.8193°W	A fine early Georgian style mansion built for Elizabeth Aston. Thomas Day Thomas Day Thomas Day was a British author and abolitionist. He was well-known for the children's book The History of Sandford and Merton which emphasized Rousseauvian educational ideals.-Life and works:...  and Richard Lovell Edgeworth Richard Lovell Edgeworth Richard Lovell Edgeworth was an Anglo-Irish politician, writer and inventor.-Biography:Edgeworth was born in Pierrepont Street, Bath, England, grandson of Sir Salathiel Lovell through his daughter, Jane Lovell....  both lived at the house during the 18th century.
St Johns House			c.1750	52.6809°N 1.8281°W	In 1815 the house was extensively renovated in the Regency style Regency architecture The Regency style of architecture refers primarily to buildings built in Britain during the period in the early 19th century when George IV was Prince Regent, and also to later buildings following the same style... . From 1958 until 2003 the house was used as St Johns Preparatory School, it is now a boutique hotel.
Newtons College			1803		At the entrance to the Close Cathedral Close, Lichfield The Cathedral Close is a historic set of buildings surrounding Lichfield Cathedral in Lichfield in the United Kingdom. The Close comprises buildings associated with the cathedral and the clergy which encircle the Cathedral... . The building, by Joseph Potter Joseph Potter (architect) Joseph Potter , was an English architect and builder from Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. Potter has a considerable practice in Staffordshire and its neighbouring counties in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Potter lived in Pipehill south west of Lichfield and had...  was formerly an almshouse.
Statue of Dr Johnson Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson , often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer...			1838	52.6835°N 1.8278°W
Christ Church Christ Church, Lichfield Christ Church is a parish church in Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. The church is situated in Leamonsley in the south west area of the city...			1847	52.6814°N 1.8407°W	Built in local red sandstone Sandstone Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any colour, but the most common colours are tan, brown, yellow,...  by Thomas Johnson. The church is a fine example of Victorian decorated gothic revival Gothic Revival architecture The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...  architecture.
St Mary's Church St Mary's Church, Lichfield St Mary's Church is a city centre church in Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom, located on the south side the market square. A church is reputed to have been on the present site since at least 1150 but the current building dates from 1870...			1870	52.6835°N 1.8274°W