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Grey Friars is a Franciscan friary located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, founded in the thirteenth century as part of the widespread establishment of mendicant houses across medieval England. The site preserves remains of the friary church and associated monastic buildings, which operated until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The surviving structures demonstrate the characteristic layout and architectural features of a Franciscan community, reflecting the order's emphasis on simplicity and urban location. The monument represents an important example of medieval religious life and the material culture of the friars in the English Midlands.
Grey Friars is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008544. View the official record →
Grey Friars is a Franciscan friary located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, founded in the thirteenth century as part of the widespread establishment of mendicant houses across medieval England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008544.
Grey Friars is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008544.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences (0.5 km), Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork (0.6 km), Maple Hayes moated site (1.5 km).
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