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What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Crucifix Conduit stood very near this place. It brought waterfrom Aldershawe to Lichfield between 1301 and 1928. This area was landscaped in 2001 by Lichfield City Council with support from Lichfield Conduit Lands Trust and Lichfield District Council Recorded plaque organisation: Lichfield City Council.
The Crucifix Conduit was a medieval water supply system that transported water from Aldershawe to Lichfield, serving the community from 1301 until 1928. Its construction and longevity highlight the ingenuity of medieval engineering in providing essential resources for urban centers.
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