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1 88 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL In churchyard stands far the highest of the ancient crosses of Cornwall. Its full height is 17 ft. 6 in., but unfortunately, when re-erected in 1870, nearly 7 ft. were buried in the ground. According to tradition, this great monolith used to stand over grave of St. Mylor, who was mar- tyred in 411. For illustration and description, see Langdon's Old Cornish Crosses, pp. 342-3. St. Neot. — Church of St. Neot, re-dedicated in 1321, is a large building of 15th cent, granite, con- sisting of chancel, nave, aisles, S. porch, and W. tower. Embattled S. aisle, with fine range of 6 four-light pointed windows is c. 1425 ; and this too appears to be date of massive tower, 71 ft. high, with angle buttresses and stairway projection at N.E. corner; lowest stage groined in granite. N. aisle, with range of square-headed windows, is c. 1520. Arches of arcades are 7 on each side, two opening into chancel. Easternmost arch on N. side is reduced in size to leave space for what has once been a nobly carved canopied recess. Conjectured that here was a shrine of St. Neot, but there can be no doubt that it served as an Easter Sepulchre. Porch has upper chamber, both doors to stairway are original ; roof beautifully groined with granite ribs rising from 3 shafts on each side ; central boss has 4 heads conjoined. Font 28 in. square, of Pentewan stone ; date of bowl with 8 traceried panels is doubtful, but central and 4 supporting shafts are E.E. Stairway to rood-loft projects on