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

Lady Godiva’s Cathedral

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. Lady Godiva’s Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Godiva, Lady of Coventry
(died 10th September 1067) and her husband
Leofric, Earl of Mercia
(died 28th September 1057) were buried here in the church of the
Benedictine monastery they founded in 1043 on the site of St Osburg’s nunnery,
sacked by the Danes in 1016.
The Saxon church, which became Coventry’s first Cathedral in 1102,
was replaced in the 13th century by a great church, destroyed at the
dissolution in 1539.
The remains of the west end are here exposed to view;
vestiges of the east end adjoin the present cathedral.
No traces of the Saxon buildings
have yet been discovered.

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

Location. 52° 24.532′ N, 1° 30.55′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Priory Row and 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. The South West Tower (here, next to this marker); The Lychgate Cottages (here, next to this marker); The West Front (a few steps from this marker); Blue Coat School

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The North West Tower (within shouting distance of 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.

Regarding Lady Godiva’s Cathedral. Nearby markers describe remnants of the ruins of Lady Godiva's Cathedral

Also see . . . Coventry Priory Visitor Centre. (Submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. Lady Godiva’s Cathedral Marker

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 85 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.