The Parish of Flitwick

Church of England

Diocese of St Albans

 

 

The Lychgate

  
 

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Lych is a Saxon word meaning body. The purpose of a Lychgate is to shelter the dead on the way to burial while waiting for the clergyman. Our Lychgate was given in memory of the three sons of the Reverend and Mrs Francis Ashpitel and was erected in 1901. One of the oak posts has recently been renewed.

 

          

 

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We hope that you have enjoyed the peace and beauty of our Parish Church. Before you leave pause for a moment to join your prayers with those of generations of people who have worshipped in this House of God. A church is not a museum, it is the place where the people of God meet to worship, and then go out to serve God and the community.

 

  
   

This page last updated 08/05/2008