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82 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL Trans.-Norm. church. Chancel used to extend 10 ft. further E., but it was injured by accidental dis- charge of gunpowder, stored therein, in 1676. S. chancel aisle rebuilt by Sir John Arundell, of Lan- herne, early in 15th cent. A fine brass of 1545, with effigies of Sir John Arundell, 2 wives, Eliza- beth (Grey) and Katharine (Grenville), and 5 of their children, and several quartered shields and inscription. Another good brass, with effigies, is to Sir John Arundell, 1592, wife Anna (Stanley). 1602, and 2 sons and 5 daughters. N. porch formerly had upper chamber, stairs remain. Lofty W. tower of 3 stages is of two dates : lower stages 14th cent., but buttresses and top stage 15th cent.; it stands out clear on 3 sides of nave, without any archway in its W. wall, but there are open N. and S. archways. Octagonal font, with grotesque faces, is early 14th cent., and there are several good piscinae also of Dec. period. Excellent series of carved 15th cent, bench-ends, and much old work in nave roof, but all old screen-work has disappeared. During repairs of 1846 old mensa of high altar was found, and re- placed on 4 granite shafts. Further restoration in 1867, and between 1902 and 1905 upwards of ,£9000 was spent on costly scheme of restoration, including beautiful chancel screen with rood, and other screen- work. Whole church now in dignified and wor- shipful order. (Registers, 1539; Churchwardens' Accounts, 1585.) St. Columb Minor {St. Columba). — Chancel and