Lychgates are traditional covered entrance gates to churchyards. This is an easy detail to model for a scale scene. It can be set into a walled entrance, or a hedge. Notice how the roof has several angles and the gate is made of substantial timbers.
Lychgate at the Parish of Saint Anne
From Lesley Shepherd, About.com
A traditional Lychgate at the Parish of Saint Anne in Lewes. Lychgates make good subjects for miniatures, dolls house scenes and model railways.
Lychgates make good subjects for miniatures dolls house scenes and model railways.
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