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Lych Gate to Parish Church

A Grade II Listed Building in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

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Lych gates derive their names from an old English name for a corpse. The gate was used as a shelter for the burial party.

Uploaded by Anthony Vosper on 10 June 2011

Photo ID: 14889
Building ID: 101120391
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