Lych Gate in Churchyard of St Helen
LYCH GATE IN CHURCHYARD OF ST HELEN, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1312666
- Date first listed:
- 14-Feb-1986
- Statutory Address:
- LYCH GATE IN CHURCHYARD OF ST HELEN, HIGH STREET
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1312666
- Date first listed:
- 14-Feb-1986
- Statutory Address 1:
- LYCH GATE IN CHURCHYARD OF ST HELEN, HIGH STREET
Location
- Statutory Address:
- LYCH GATE IN CHURCHYARD OF ST HELEN, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Tarporley
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 55380 62497
Details
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
Legacy
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- Legacy System number:
- 57259
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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