Lych gate - St Martin of Tours West Coker
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Lych gate - St Martin of Tours West Coker
Image: © Sarah Smith Taken: 23 Oct 2009
The lych gate was built in memory of the Reverend William Laurence Cotter. Lych gates were originally built as a temporary shelter for the coffin as it made its way to the church.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.919288
Longitude
-2.688353