Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Lychgate Cottages

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. The Lychgate Cottages Marker

Inscription. Coventry City Council
The Lychgate Cottages Named after the lychgate, through which funerals once entered Holy Trinity graveyard (Old English lic – corpse). The jetted building has been tree-ringed dated to 1414-15 and is the only surviving priory building within the former monastic precinct. It stood in the enclosed forecourt of St. Mary’s cathedral with a high wall to the left and the church’s south-west tower to the right. The building was restored and extended in 1856 and repaired again in 1997-8.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 52° 24.531′ N, 1° 30.556′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker can be reached from Priory Row close to Trinity Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3-5 Priory Row, Coventry, England CV1 1FE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lady Godiva’s Cathedral (here, next to this marker); The South West Tower (a few steps from this marker); The West Front (a few steps from this marker); Blue Coat School (within shouting distance of this marker); The North West Tower (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Pier 3 South (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier 3 North (within shouting distance of this marker); Gift To The People Of Coventry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. The Lychgate Cottages Marker

The Lychgate Cottages image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

3. The Lychgate Cottages

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.