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   Lichfield (/ ˈ l ɪ tʃ f iː l d /) is a cathedral city and civil parish [2] in Staffordshire, England. Lichfield is situated 18 miles (29 km) south-east of the county town of Stafford, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Walsall, 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Tamworth and 13 miles (21 km) south-west of Burton upon Trent.

2. namediscoveries.com › surnames › lichfieldLichfield - Name Meaning and Origin

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   The surname Lichfield is of English origin and is derived from the place name Lichfield in Staffordshire, England. The name is composed of two elements: "lich," meaning a corpse or dead body, and "field," referring to an open piece of land.

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4. www.houseofnames.com › lichfield-family-crestLichfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseofNames

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   View the Lichfield surname, family crest and coat of arms. Discover the Lichfield family history for the English Origin. What is the origin of the name Lichfield?

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   Discover the meaning of the Lichfield surname on Ancestry®. Find your family's origin in the United Kingdom, average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more.

6. localhistories.org › a-history-of-lichfieldA History of Lichfield - Local Histories

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   Mar 14, 2021 · The name Lichfield may be a corruption of Letocetum meaning grey wood. Or it may be a corruption of Lece feld meaning a small stream (lece) by the open land (feld). In the year 669, the Bishop of Mercia (roughly the Midlands of England) chose to make his seat at Lichfield.

7. www.surnamedb.com › Surname › LichfieldLast name: Lichfield - The Internet Surname Database

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   Last name: Lichfield. This interesting surname is of English locational origin either from Lichfield, south east of Stafford in Staffordshire, or from Litchfield in Hampshire.

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   Where did the name Lichfield come from?

   • The surname Lichfield was first found in Staffordshire at Lichfield, a city and county of itself, and the head of a union.

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   What does Lichfield mean?

   • For other uses, see Lichfield (disambiguation). From top left: Lichfield Cathedral; Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum; Quonians Lane; Garrick Theatre and skyline of the city. Lichfield (/ ˈlɪtʃfiːld /) is a cathedral city and civil parish [ 2 ] in Staffordshire, England.

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   Where is Lichfield?

   • Lichfield is situated 18 miles (29 km) south-east of the county town of Stafford, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Walsall, 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Tamworth and 13 miles (21 km) south-west of Burton upon Trent. At the time of the 2021 Census, the population was 34,738 and the population of the wider Lichfield District was 106,400. [ 3 ]

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   Why is Lichfield a Saxon village?

   • Lichfield began as an Anglo-Saxon village. The name Lichfield may be a corruption of Letocetum meaning grey wood. Or it may be a corruption of Lece feld meaning a small stream (lece) by the open land (feld). In the year 669, the Bishop of Mercia (roughly the Midlands of England) chose to make his seat at Lichfield.

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   What is Lichfield known for?

   • Notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, Lichfield was the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. The city's recorded history began when Chad of Mercia arrived to establish his Bishopric in 669 AD and the settlement grew as the ecclesiastical centre of Mercia.

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   When was Lichfield incorporated?

   • However in 1548, Lichfield was incorporated, that is it was given a corporation and a mayor. In 1553 Queen Mary made Lichfield a county separate from the rest of Staffordshire. Mary tried to undo the religious changes made by the previous monarchs. In her reign, 3 Protestants were martyred in Lichfield.

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9. www.findmypast.co.uk › surname › lichfieldLichfield Surname Origin, Meaning & Family Tree - Findmypast

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   What does the name Lichfield mean? Learn about the meaning, origin, popularity, and more! Explore the history of your surname at Findmypast.