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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · West Midlands

Franciscan Friary

In or near Lichfield.

Free admission

Franciscan Friary — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Lichfield Franciscan Friary - geograph.org.uk - 6388510

Philip Halling — 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
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Franciscan Friary is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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 religious community, significant for its insights into monastic life and architecture during that period.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6819, -1.8302
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Lichfield
Postcode
WS13 6QX
Parliamentary constituency
Lichfield
Nearest railway station
Lichfield City0.4 km

Sources

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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 — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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.
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.
Is Franciscan Friary free to visit?
Yes, Franciscan Friary is free to enter.
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.