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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary The Virgin

Broadoak

Cornwall

Cruciform church of Norman origins.

Architectural Features

Early remains in west tower rebuilt in circa C13 with later tracery.

Nave probably late C13, south aisle circa C15, porch probably late C15 and vestry mid C19 to east of north transept.

Sundial dated 1660 above.

Pointed west window under hood mould with late reticulated tracery, circa mid C14.

Two 4-centred arches to north transept with heavy moulded piers, circa C16 and renewed capitals.

Circa C16 oak bench ends have been incorporated into east side of front benches to nave and south aisle.

These include a figure of Father Time, 2 figures of saints and instruments of the passion.

Rood screen

Norman pentewan stone font with renewed granite base.

Round shaft and cushion head with carved heads on corners.

Timber pulpit, circa C16, on renewed stone base.

Hexagonal with oak carved panels with rounded arches.

Glass: South aisle

early heraldic glass in upper lights of windows.

Unusual carved screen at west end with beak-head figures at base of muntins.

Panels depicting stiff figures including woman with serpent, 3 faces (1 en face, 2 in profile) and 2 figures facing each other.