Bishop's Palace, Lichfield
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Bishop's Palace, Lichfield
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 21 Aug 2002
An excellent late C17th house, something which may be attributable to the involvement of one of Christopher Wren's masons, Edward Pierce. The pediment has a carved shield flanked by garlands. For once, the Georgians didn't replace the original casement windows with sashes. Built c1687-88. Grade I listed. The bishops found alternative accommodation in 1953 and this is now occupied by Lichfield Cathedral School.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.68613
Longitude
-1.830426