Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Franciscan Friary
In or near Lichfield.
Franciscan Friary — archaeological in england west midlands.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield City · 0.4 km
About
Franciscan Friary is a archaeological located in england west midlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Franciscan Friary is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It represents the remains of a medieval Franciscan monastery, offering insights into monastic life during that era. The site is of historical significance and contributes to the understanding of religious practices in the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of the friary, which highlight the architectural and cultural aspects of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6819, -1.8302
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Lichfield
- Postcode
- WS13 6QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield City — 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Franciscan Friary?
- Franciscan Friary is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS13 6QX), in the parish of Lichfield.
- What is Franciscan Friary?
- Franciscan Friary — archaeological in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Franciscan Friary?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS13 6QX.
- When was Franciscan Friary built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Franciscan Friary a protected site?
- Yes — Franciscan Friary is part of the Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Franciscan Friary?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS13 6QX.