Saint Editha's Church (Tamworth)

United Kingdom / England / Tamworth / Church Street
 Grade I Listed (UK), anglican church

The Church of St Editha is an Anglican parish church and Grade I listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. There has been a church on this site for over a thousand years.The present church is distinguished by its double spiral staircase, this is the only church in England, possibly the world to have such a staircase. It is usually opened to the public once a year and the view of the town from the top is well worth the climb. The original church is said to have been founded around 963. In 1345 a great fire devastated the town along with the church.It would be around 20 years before the church was rebuilt. However the church we see today was not built all at once. The tower which is now the main entrance to the church was added in the 15th century.
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Coordinates:   52°38'3"N   1°41'39"W
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