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Summary

Unlisted oak gateway erected in 1934 to the memory of the vicar of Inkpen

Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status

• Conservation Area: Inkpen

Monument Type(s):

• COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Mid 20th century - 1934 AD to 1934 AD)
• LYCH GATE (Mid 20th century - 1934 AD to 1934 AD)

Full Description

The lych gate at St Michael's Church, Inkpen was erected in 1934 as a memorial to the Rev Butler, the vicar of the parish <1>. It was made at Inkpen's sawmill <1>, with the oak rafters being cleft in a traditional style, and an adze being used instead of a plane <2>.

The lych gate is first marked on the 5th Epoch Ordnance Survey mapping <2>.

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