Lychgate, Wall And 4 Gate Piers To North West Of Church

TQ 3024 SW CUCKFIELD CHURCH STREET 8/34 Lychgate, wall and 4 gate piers to north west of Church GV II Lychgate, wall and gate piers. 1911. Lychgate of timber on sandstone base with Horsham stone slab roof. Square plan. Consists of upright posts, tie-beam and 2 modified scissor braces. Inscription: 'To the glory of God and to the memory of Laura Maria Beavan her six children dedicate this gate 1911'. Flanking sections of sandstone ashlar walling. To the right, section of wall approximately 5 feet high and 5 feet long with moulded coping terminating in a square pier with pyramidal cap and finial. To the left, section of wall approximately 5 feet high extending about 15 feet, terminating in a similar pier. Attached is a further section of wall almost 5 feet high and 30 feet long with gate piers at each end. One of a pair of lychgates in this churchyard, which is a great rarity.

Listing NGR: TQ3033224494