Lych Gate Approximately 30 Metres South-west of Church of St Oswald
LYCH GATE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH-WEST OF CHURCH OF ST OSWALD, UPPER BROOK STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1176650
- Date first listed:
- 10-Sept-1951
- List Entry Name:
- Lych Gate Approximately 30 Metres South-west of Church of St Oswald
- Statutory Address:
- LYCH GATE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH-WEST OF CHURCH OF ST OSWALD, UPPER BROOK STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1176650
- Date first listed:
- 10-Sept-1951
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 15-May-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Lych Gate Approximately 30 Metres South-west of Church of St Oswald
- Statutory Address 1:
- LYCH GATE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH-WEST OF CHURCH OF ST OSWALD, UPPER BROOK STREET
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- LYCH GATE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH-WEST OF CHURCH OF ST OSWALD, UPPER BROOK STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Oswestry
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 28826 29330
Details
282SJ9 SE OSWESTRY C.P. UPPER BROOK STREET (north side) 15/102 Lych-gate approx. 30m south-west of Church of 10.9.51 St. Oswald (formerly listed as Lych-gate to church) GV II
Lych-gate. Dated 1631 with considerable later re-modelling. Timber framed structure now supported on C18 walls, repaired late C20, stone slate roof with wooden finials to gables. 4 gables, each with tie beam and collar supported by 2 vertical struts (date 1631 carved on northern collar); tie beams to north and south have slightly cambered arch to centre with mortice and peg holes for former vertical posts. Low stone wall on south side has early C19 cast-iron railings with urn-capped standards and position of gate to centre. Formerly an entrance to the town's grammar school [now Nos. 1 to 3, Church Terrace (q.v.)]; said to be known locally as the Griddle Gate.
Listing NGR: SJ2882729332
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 255576
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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