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The castle restored in 1695 was the former residence of the Bishops of Lichfield was dismantled in the 19th century.
The church is Early English to Perpendicular in style has a fine tower and monuments to the former bishops.
Famous people
William Overton (c.1525–1609) an English bishop, he is buried in Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall
The Right Reverend John Lonsdale (1788–1867) Bishop of Lichfield
Frederick Webster (1885—1938) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1906. He was born in Eccleshall.
Anthony David Hobson (born in Eccleshall 1965) is a former English cricketer. Hobson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break
David Jonathan Peter Boden (born in Eccleshall 1970) is a former English cricketer. Boden was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast.
David John Hibbert (born Eccleshall 1986) is an English footballer who plays for National League North side AFC Telford United as a striker. He started his professional career with Port Vale F.C.
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