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THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL 239 of 2 bays, nave of 6 bays, N. aisle, S. transept, S. and W. porches, and tower on S. side of transept ; " nearly rebuilt " between 1847 and 1850. Windows new throughout, excepting those of tower and E. window of transept, which is late 13th cent. ; S. and W. doorways of nave also 13th cent. N. arcade of chancel and nave, of 8 arches, is of porcelain stone and early 15th cent. date. Some remains of screen in vestry. Font a poor example of late Norm., of St. Austell type. Tower, of 3 stages, is 60 ft. high ; projecting newel turret rises above battlements ; Charles I. letter. (Registers, 1683.) Warbstow (St. Werburgh). — Chancel, nave of 5 bays, N. aisle, N. porch, and W. tower. Cruelly "restored " in 1861, when S. transept was destroyed and old roofs, seats, and screen ejected. Font Norm., of Altarnun type, square bowl, with heads at angles and circular ornaments on sides. Good 15th cent, tracery left in some windows, but church is of low- lying type and of little interest. Tower of two stages is 55 ft. high. (Registers, 1695.) Warleggan (St. Bartholomew). — Chancel, nave, S. aisle and porch, and W. tower. Chancel and N. side of nave about middle of 13th cent., but only one original cusped lancet remains. S. aisle, with arcade of 5 arches on monolith granite piers, is early 15th cent. Against N. wall royal arms of Charles II. in plaster, 1664. Low two-staged tower used to support spire, but it was destroyed by lightning, 14 March, 181 8. S.W. corner of church