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St Julitta

Lesnewth

Cornwall

Circa C15 south porch and nave.

Architectural Features

The chronological development of the earlier church is uncertain as much of the fabric was rebuilt during the C19 restoration leaving only the C15 south porch and south aisle unaltered.

Sketches by Thomas Hardy and Emma Gifford (later Emma Hardy) and Polsue's description indicate that a fine set of circa C15 carved bench ends, screen and pulpit were removed during the restoration.

The fine C15 south porch has a battlement parapet with a moulded 4-centred arch.

The roof is of high quality comprising a granite waggon roof with 3 chamfered ribs, carved granite wall plate and bosses.

unceiled circa C15 waggon roof with moulded ribs, carved wall plate partly renewed on south side and carved bosses.

The circa C15 arcade was reduced by one bay and is now a 4-bay arcade with 4-centred arches moulded with a chamfer and cavetto, moulded type A (Pevsner) piers, moulded bases and capitals.

Simple C19 and early C20 pitch pine furnishings, pulpit and chancel screen.

Square granite font with hexagonal bowl.

Memorials

Also memorial to Rev. C. Holder rector responsible for the restoration of the church.

Despite the severe C19 restoration, the fine C15 south aisle and south porch remain relatively unaltered.