An historic Isle of Wight lychgate is at the centre of a new restoration campaign.
The wooden gateway at Christ Church, Totland Bay, dating back to 1906, has become a familiar Isle of Wight landmark for walkers and bus passengers alike.
It was built in memory of Frederick Wildman Burnett and designed by architect Percy Goddard Stone, who was behind several notable buildings and war memorials across the Island.
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Geoff Kirk, churchwarden at Christ Church, said: "As well as being important to Christ Church, it is also part of the Island’s history.
"But the cost of restoring it has been put in the region of £10,000."
The lychgate features a Latin inscription, "Ego Sum Resurrectio et Vita," meaning "I am the resurrection and the life."
A plaque inside claims the wood was taken from HMS Thunderer, which fought at Trafalgar.
Maureen Elliott, a lifelong member of the congregation, said: "I've been coming to Christ Church all my life and I had no idea that our lychgate is such a gem."
Due to its deteriorating condition, restoration work by G J Banks of Cowes has already begun.
Donations can be made by emailing admin@christchurchtotland.org.uk or calling 07582 861966.
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