Description

SJ 56 SE TARPORLEY C.P. (Off) HIGH STREET

1/71 Lych gate in churchyard
of St Helen
-

GV II

Lychgate. Early C20: Timber framed on stone plinth with a stone
slate roof. Rectangular body. Stone plinth to sides. Four timber
posts to each side, those at centre set closer together and filled
with cusped wooden tracery and a trefoil to each apex. Arched braces
to tie beams with arched braces above connecting to the principals.
King posts and V-strutting to both gables. The western tie beam is
inscribed. "If Thou Wilt Enter Into Life Keep The Commandments". The
eastern tie beam is inscribed. "Let Thy Loving Spirit Lead Them Forth
Into The Land Of Righteousness." This item is included for group
value.

Listing NGR: SJ5538062497

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q64667632

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