Description

DAVENHAM C.P. CHURCH STREET SJ 67 SE 2/25 Lych gate in Churchyard of St Wilfred - G.V. II Lych gate. Late C19. Red sandstone ashlar with timber superstructure and plain tile roof. Road Front: Ashlar plinth with chamfered top. Lateral posts above this with bead moulding to inner edges, four centred arch over with continuation of bead mould. Inscription to arch bressumer reading GRANT O LORD THAT THROUGH THE GRAVE/AND GATES OF DEATH/WE MAY PASS TO OUR JOYFUL RESURRECTION. Brattished band above and decorated open framing to gable. Moulded bargeboards to either side. Left and right hand reveals each have three square posts with ramped lower buttressing pieces. Arched braces between. This item is included for group value with church.

Listing NGR: SJ6630171230

External Links

• Wikidata Q96099940

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