Church of Michael and All Angels, lych gate

Church of Michael and All Angels, lych gate

HER Number
9133
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Church of Michael and All Angels, lych gate
Place
Newburn
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
Site Type: Broad
Lych Gate
Site Type: Specific
Lych Gate
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
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
416690
Northing
565310
Grid Reference
NZ416690565310
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 7/30