Why do some churches not have spires?

Question: Why do fewer churches in the countryside have spires compared to churches near cities? Answer: Square church towers used to have wooden spires on top of them. In rural areas these would become damaged or fall down and they were never repaired whereas a stone or a flint tower would survive for longer.

How many spires does a cathedral have?

There are only three cathedrals in the United Kingdom with three spires. Lichfield Cathedral, dating from the 13th and early 14th centuries is the only medieval cathedral.