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St Breock

Whitecross

Cornwall

Dedicated in 1259, extended in the C15, partly rebuilt in 1677 and restored in 1881 and 1966.

Architectural Features

Remains of the C15 carved timber wall plate to the earlier nave and chancel waggon roof has been reset on the exterior of the south aisle and south transept.

In circa C15 the 6 bay south aisle was added

the south transept or Trevorder aisle was possibly added or rebuilt in 1677.

No west door, restored or renewed 2-light west window and circa C15 belfry lights.

North porch with moulded 4-centred arches and probably C17 triple lapped door.

Ceiled circa C15 south aisle waggon roof

Circa C15 6- bay south aisle with type A (Pevsner) granite piers with carved Beer stone capitals and 4-centred arcade arches.

Catacleuse stone font of circa C14 and painted Royal Coat of Arms Several good memorials including circa C14 priests tombstone, brass to Christopher Tredennick, Sheriff of Cornwall temp.

Henry VIII and C16

C17 slate memorials to the Tregagle, Tredennick, Goodfellow and Tyake families.

Altar piece dated 1822 at west end of church and remains of early glass in the south aisle windows.