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St Tetha

St Teath

Cornwall

Norman origins, north and south aisles added in C15

Architectural Features

west tower partly remodelled in 1630 (datestone).

Plan: Norman origins with remains at north west corner of nave near junction of north arcade and tower base.

Pevsner suggests first stage of tower is Norman.

North and south aisles added in C15, probably with south porch.

Tower remodelled in 1630 (datestone).

West door with datestone 1630 with 3-light Perpendicular west window.

Circa C15 arch to south porch.

Interior: Circa C15 waggon roofs to nave, chancel, north and south aisles.

High quality carving to wall plate in north aisle.

Furnishings partly replaced with circa C15 bench ends in north and south aisles.

Circa C17 carved panels incorporated in choir stalls and C17 panels incorporated in pulpit with arms of Carminow family.

Royal arms dated 1703.

C15 font.

C17 alms box.

2 parts of Norman capitals reused as base for altar table in north aisle.

Norman font bowl found at Vicarage Farm (qv).

Circa C15 recumbent effigy in south aisle window.

Memorials including C16, C17 and C18 ledger stones.

Fragments of old glass.