Building record MLI94519 - Lych-gate to the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Tydd St Mary
Summary
Lych-gate to the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Tydd St Mary. The lych-gate is the war memorial for Tydd St Mary and was unveiled in 1921.
Type and Period (2)
- LYCH GATE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1919 AD? to 2050 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Grade II listed lychgate, dating from about 1919. It is wood and ashlar. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}
The lych-gate at the far north-western corner of St Mary's Church churchyard is Tydd St Mary's war memorial. Erected in 1921, the gate features ashlar walls with chamfered plinths and moulded copings supporting a dark stained oak framework and a gabled plain tiled roof. The memorial honours those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. The names are listed on stone tablets inset into the inner walls. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9215 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/99.
- <2> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.182.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 44582 18596 (3m by 3m) |
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Civil Parish | TYDD ST MARY, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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