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i 9 4 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL gut the church, and cause tower and other parts to undergo repair. Granite tower of 3 stages a fine example of 15th cent, work; double buttresses ascend to summit ; newel staircase of N.W. angle crowned by turret which rises above parapet. Between nave and N. aisle is a small arched opening, 3 ft. 6 in. above floor, possibly for Easter Sepulchre, but if so, in an unusual place. Much restoration in 1892-3. In N. aisle is mural monument of William Godolphin, 1689, over which hang two swords, helmet, and other armour ; one sword is inscribed Nicholas Godolphin arm. sepultus est Feb. 16, anno 1633. In churchyard a small obelisk to Dolly Pentreath, 1777, said to have been the last person able to converse in the Cornish language. (Registers, 1595.) Pelynt (Si. Nunn). — Chancel, nave, N. aisle, S. transept, S. porch, and W. tower; severe restora- tion in 1882. Arcade mock Norm., probably dates from 1680. Tower, 62 ft. high, mainly close of 14th cent. Tomb with effigy and inscription in brass to William Achigm, 1589; and effigies in relief of Francis Buller, 161 5, his wife and 12 children. Also good series of Trelawny monuments from 1630 to 1756. Sir John Trelawny, celebrated Bishop of Exeter, who died in 172 1, buried in this church ; here is preserved model of his crosier, in gilded wood with copper ornaments. (Registers, 1678.) Penryn. See St. Gluvias.