Lychgate W of Church of St Mwrog

Cadw's description

Location

Located to the SW of the Church, forming the main entrance.

History

Probably C17, some of the timbers renewed in the C19.

Exterior

Gabled lychgate, timber-framed on high rubble stone side walls, under a replaced slate roof. The rear gable, facing the church, is original: jowled posts support a cambered tie-beam, slightly arched to soffit, on curved braces; 2 raked struts above tie-beam. Later plain barge boards and wooden finial. The front gable has full-height stone piers adjoining the churchyard boundary walls, supporting an open tie-beam truss with raked struts. These are sawn timbers, probably of C19 date. Plain barge boards, with wooden cross to apex. The stone side walls support 6-light unglazed openings with plain mullions. Two-bay interior with central truss: posts support a cambered tie-beam with raked struts, probably C19. The roof structure has single purlins, beneath which are cusped wind-braces towards each end. Side benches. Attached to the front are late C19 cast iron double gates, with decorative scrollwork and circle motifs, and fleur-de-lis finials.

Reason for designation

Listed as a good timber-framed lychgate retaining its C17 character, the C19 restoration sympathetic, and for group value with the Church of St Mwrog.