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Lichfield cathedral

cathedral, England, United Kingdom
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Lichfield Cathedral is a historic cathedral located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is one of the smallest medieval cathedrals in England, with its current structure dating from the 13th and early 14th centuries. The site is traditionally associated with the martyrdom of 1,000 Christians in 286 CE. The city of Lichfield is also known as the birthplace of writer Samuel Johnson. The cathedral is a significant landmark in the city, which is situated north of Birmingham.12

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