Building record MLI85923 - Lych Gate, Church of St Mary, Carlton le Moorland
Summary
Lych gate to the Church of St Mary, Carlton le Moorland. Dedicated as the village war memorial in 1920.
Type and Period (2)
- LYCH GATE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2050 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Lych gate at the Church of St Mary. Erected from 1918 as a war memorial to the fallen of the First World War. It is constructed of timber and ashlar with a plain gabled roof. It comprises a pair of wooden gates, between ashlar chamfered walls topped with braced wooden structure bearing the inscription 'To the Glory of God' and a commemorative brass plate. The roof has ornate carved barge boarding and is surmounted by a cross finial. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
The lych gate to the Church of St Mary serves as Carlton le Moorland's war memorial. Unveiled in 1920, the gate is situated at the north-western corner of the churchyard on Church Street. The memorial honours the fallen of the First World War and the Second World War with brass shields fixed to the gables. The lych gate itself is constructed of English oak and has chamfered ashlar flank walls, a plain tile roof and an ornate barge-boarding surmounted with a simple cross. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7666 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/64.
- <2> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.63.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 90787 57933 (2m by 2m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CARLTON LE MOORLAND, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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