Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lychgate to Church of St Oswald
In or near Menston.
Lychgate to Church of St Oswald — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Guiseley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach the Lychgate to Church of St Oswald by walking 0.6 km from Guiseley railway station. The postcode for sat-nav is LS20 9JA, and entry is free.
About
Lychgate to Church of St Oswald is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1281249). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details AIREBOROUGH CHURCH STREET SE 14 SE LS 20 (south side) Guiseley 10A/39 Lychgate to - Church of St, Oswald GV II Lychgate. Early C20. Snecked sandstone, stone slate roof. Front and rear archways in Perpendicular style, moulded in 2 orders, with hoodmoulds linked to dripmould which carries round the whole; band in gable with small statue of St. Oswald on corbel in centre, lettering on the band OSWALD to the left, and PATRON SAINT to the right; SOLDIER KING MARTYR OF GUISELEY gable coping with kneelers and finials apex cross. Each side wall has on oculus. Interior: side walls lined with inscribed granite panels, those on the left under a band lettered "READ HERE THE NAMES OF GUISELEY MEN WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914-1918" (76 names on panels), and those on the right under a band lettered "REST ETERNAL GRANT UNTO THEM GOOD LORD IN THY PARADISE" (75 names on panels). Included for group value. Listing NGR: SE1938242152 This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 31 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 342300 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lychgate to the Church of St Oswald is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building serves as a memorial, marking an entrance to the churchyard. Its historical significance contributes to the character of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8752, -1.7067
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS20 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Nearest railway station
- Guiseley — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26570312 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lychgate to Church of St Oswald?
- Lychgate to Church of St Oswald is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS20 9JA), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Lychgate to Church of St Oswald?
- Lychgate to Church of St Oswald — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lychgate to Church of St Oswald?
- The nearest railway station is Guiseley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS20 9JA.
- Is Lychgate to Church of St Oswald a listed building?
- Lychgate to Church of St Oswald is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lychgate to Church of St Oswald free to visit?
- Yes, Lychgate to Church of St Oswald is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lychgate to Church of St Oswald?
- The nearest railway station is Guiseley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS20 9JA.