Churchyard Retaining Wall And Gates Approximately 20 Metres South Of Church Of St Swithun Including Raised Pavement To South East

The churchyard retaining wall and gates, located approximately 20 meters south of the Church of St Swithun, date from the early to mid-19th century. This structure is made of snecked volcanic stone with rusticated volcanic ashlar coping and features wrought-iron gates. The retaining wall serves as the south-east boundary of the churchyard, extending from the Sextons Cottage in the south-west corner and running north-eastwards. It includes the main gate leading to the south porch, a parson's gate situated between the Parsonage and the priest's door, and a rounded corner at the end with a secondary churchyard gate.

The weathered coping of the wall has several holes at the top, which were originally made for iron railings that have since been removed. The main gate is flanked by piers adorned with simple geometric patterns and remnants of bifurcated broken scroll heads. It features a segmental arched opening with scrolls and a lantern frame, along with double gates that have outer stiles topped with acorn finials. The railings are finished with spiked finials and collars, and there is a low lock bar with alternating low railings and flat spear finials. The secondary churchyard door mirrors the design of the main gate. The parson's gate is narrower and simpler, with a round-headed arch and deeply-twisted scroll ornamentation at the apex. Additionally, there is a raised pitched stone pavement to the south-east, which is lined with volcanic stone revetment along Church Street.