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THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL 71 a former table-tomb with engraved effigy of man and wife; it commemorates Lewis Adams, 1607, vicar for $7 years, " this worke was made at the coste of John Adams his sonne, 1609." Royal arms of William III., dated 1700. (Registers, 1558.) St. Budock. — Chancel, nave, continuous N. aisle, S. transept, S. porch, and W. tower. In 13th cent, the church was of cruciform plan ; there is a lancet light remaining in chancel, and another in S. transept. The E.E. transept arch is of Polyphant stone. N. transept was lost in 15th cent, aisle; arcade of 7 arches is supported on monolith granite piers. The 15th cent, tower of 3 stages is but- tressed at angles ; growth of ivy excessive. Porch entrance has panelled jambs. Baseof old screen (/£/#/. Henry VIII.) across chancel and aisle, with 23 small panels, 5| in. across, bearing paintings of Saints. They represent St. James the Great, St. John the Evangelist, St. Philip, St. Bartholomew, and 4 other Apostles ; prophets ; and 7 virgins, including St. Barbara and Apolonia. Screen has recently been restored by Mr. E. Sedding ; there are 9 new panels left unpainted. 1 There is a small opening through the arcade for access to the rood-loft. In front of screen is an old bench with ends carved with initials. Good brass to John Killigrew, " the first Captaine of Pendennis Castle made by King Henry the eight and so continued untill the nynth of 1 In 1830 there were 27 painted panels of Saints "in good con- dition." — Ecdesiologistf xi. 436.