Building record MYO661 - LYCHGATE TO CHURCH OF ST STEPHEN

Summary

Lychgate. Dated 1882. Dark-stained hardwood on base of brick with stone copings. Plain tiled roof with ridge aligned north-south. North and south sides each have a moulded depressed ogee arch rising from side posts, open Perpendicular tracery filling the gable, and bargeboards.

Location

Grid reference SE 5731 5137 (point)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire
Civil Parish York, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Full Description

Lychgate. Dated 1882. Dark-stained hardwood on base of brick with stone copings. Plain tiled roof with ridge aligned north-south. North and south sides each have a moulded depressed ogee arch rising from side posts, open Perpendicular tracery filling the gable, and bargeboards. On the south side the tie beam is inscribed: 'ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH'. The Bargeboards are inscribed: 'I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME WE WILL GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD'. On the north side the bargeboards are inscribed: 'ERECTED AD 1882 IN MEMORY OF HENRY HALE'. Wicket gates are hung from the side walls. Included for group value as an integral part of The Church of St Stephen.
Listing NGR: SE5732051374

Derived from English Heritage LB download dated: 22/08/2005

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No additional description provided.

Related event: (UID 613515) INVESTIGATION BY RCHME/EH ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Architectural Survey
14-NOV-1995 - 14-NOV-1995

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Record last edited

Aug 23 2019 11:52AM

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