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St Bartholomew

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

C13 tower, spire of early C14, the rest of later C14

Architectural Features

the nave and south aisle of one build, the north aisle and porch later C14.

Clerestory windows restored or renewed probably early C17.

C19 slate roofs with ridge coping tiles.

Fixed on a buttress, a slate headstone with carved surround and central panel with admonitory verse, to John Bolte, early C18.

Triple lancet to east, central light taller, chamfered, possibly of C17 as on clerestory

Fittings Font in south aisle, of outstanding quality

C14, limestone, octagonal, the bowl with panels of carved figures, central shaft and 4 outer clustered shafts.

Alms box in south aisle, dated 1645, in the shape of a standing figure with a shield, inscribed W T MAIER.

Carved wooden pulpit on limestone base, dated 1880, in nave.

Monuments in chancel: marble classical monument with broken pediment and torch, to William Bower, 1779

marble monument on slate ground with pilasters and urn, to Thomas Hull, 1806

marble monument with urn, to Charles Monson, 1800

marble monument on slate ground, with pilasters and urn, to William Luke, 1763.

In north aisle: marble monument on slate ground with urn, to Matilda Fortescue, 1801

brass of Tristram Curteys, an esquire in armour, 1423

marble monument on slate ground with urn, to William Fortescue, 1824

In south aisle: large granite ledger stone, with inscription around border and central coat of arms, dated 1584

slate tablet on window cill, with coat of arms, to a member of the Kendal family, 1579

Elizabethan stone monument with ancient colour, with figures of the father, 5 sons and 3 daughters, all kneeling, with fluted Ionic pilasters and shield of arms

Stained glass window in north aisle, showing Faith, Hope and Charity, by Willement.