Lichfield, Cathedral city in Staffordshire, England.
Lichfield is a cathedral city in Staffordshire, England, located about 16 miles (26 kilometers) north of Birmingham. The three cathedral spires rise above the center and create an easily recognizable silhouette over the low brick buildings and streets.
The settlement became an important church center during the Anglo-Saxon period and was made a diocese seat in the 7th century. During the 17th-century civil war, the cathedral suffered heavy damage that was later repaired.
The city's name comes from Celtic and Anglo-Saxon roots referring to a grey wooded area. The compact medieval street plan remains visible today in the narrow lanes and small squares that make up the center.
Two railway stations connect the city to larger centers and are each about 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the town center. Most shops and services sit close together, making it easy to reach nearly everything on foot.
The Staffordshire Hoard discovered in 2009 near the city contains over 3500 Anglo-Saxon gold items and ranks as one of the largest treasure finds from that era. Part of the collection is now displayed locally and shows the area's earlier importance.
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