Newburn, Church of Michael and All Angels, lych gate

HER Number:
9133

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newburn, Church of Michael and All Angels, lych gate

Place:
Newburn

Map Sheet:
NZ16NE

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Lych Gate

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Lych gate 1885. Sandstone ashlar walls and pegged timber framing; stone-flagged roof with ridge tiles and wrought iron cross finials. Free Gothic style. Low side walls, with square piers, support traceried open arcades, 5-light on south. On north side an elliptical arch leads to steps up to churchyard. At east end panelled gates with long strap hinges and ball finials above stiles. Gable ends have arched tie beams with inscriptions and richly-carved brackets. Figure of Christ on east gable. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
1669

Northing:
6531

Grid Reference:
NZ16696531

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 7/30