Beddington: Church Lane Lych Gate
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Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 25 Apr 2007
This lych gate is opposite Image but is owned by the London Borough of Sutton rather than the Church. It is in a terribly neglected state of dilapidation, and the state of the roof on the hidden right side is even worse. Not being local, and not knowing its history, a search on Google revealed a few fine intentions to repair it, but it currently remains a dreadful eyesore. It is a Grade II listed building, dating from 1868. The inscription carved in the stonework above the larger entrance reads "All that are in the graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God and shall come forth". I don't know about coming forth, but they would be turning in their graves if they saw the state of it.