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St Keverne

St. Keverne

Cornwall

North-west corner of north aisle circa late C13, continued east in C14

Architectural Features

West tower circa early C15 with spire constructed in 1450.

North arcade circa early c15 followed by south arcade.

Chancel circa late C15 and east wall partly reconstructed in C19.

South porch circa C16.

Abbots of Beaulieu patrons of church between 1235

One 3-light and one 4-light C15 perpendicular window, window to west blocked (visible on interior).

South door C15 with 4-centred moulded arch flanked by shields at spring points.

Modern figure in ogee-headed niche above.

Window to north aisle, 3-light Reticulated tracery, circa early C14, possibly reset.

Abaci of chancel arcade indicate later C15 date.

Carved bosses, ribs and arcade plate with traces of ancient colour over east end of north and south aisles.

Some early C16 oak bench ends to later benches, comprising 2 panels with cusped heads over decorative motifs (shields, initials).

Font, circa C15, granite with late serpentine curved shaft on square granite base.

Figures at corners holding shields and crossed swords with initials between.

Octagonal pulpit, circa C17 with carved panels and renewed base.

2 C17 cupboards decorated with angel heads and cherubs as caryatids.

Wall painting of St Christopher on north wall, circa C15.

Monument on south wall to George Tregosse Lale, Merchant, 1710.