The Lychgate was designed by the Victorian Church Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott (1839-97). He was the architect who designed the original village school, which is now a private house. A direct descendent of his is the current Church Architect.
Dorothy Harding lived opposite the Church in Cross Albans House for many years. After her death, the Lychgate was restored in her memory.
To the right of the lychgate is a Victorian-style lamp post. This was erected at the request of the residents of Church End, with funding coming from the local council, the residents and the congregation of St. Laud’s.
The rather ugly electricity pole, shown in this 1997 photo, was removed and the overhead cables were buried.