Pityme
Cornwall
Possible traces of C12 masonry in the north aisle and north wall of chancel and fragment of C12 capital.
Circa early C13 4-bay arcade to north aisle
circa C15 south aisle and south porch.
Of the C12 church the only evidence appears to be possible fragments of masonry in the north walls of the north aisle and chancel and a fragment of C12 capital which was discovered in 1927.
The narrow north aisle was partly rebuilt in circa early C13 when the four bay arcade was constructed.
In circa late C15 the 7 bay south aisle was added together with the south porch and the west tower and spire were probably constructed.
North transept: C19 Geometric tracery in north window and reset circa C16 3-light mullion window on east side.
South aisle: 4-light east window and six 3-light south windows with circa late C15 Perpendicular tracery.
Contemporary C15 south porch with sundial above C19 2-centred arched entrance
circa C15 waggon roof.
The 2-centred moulded free stone arch to south door with cavetto and roll mould appears of circa late C14 in style.
Circa early C13 4-bay north arcade
Circa C15 7-bay south arcade
Three piers with carved capitals.
Complete set of bench ends in nave, circa 1530-40 (Pevsner)
well carved with Renaissance detailing
Circa C17 communion rails.
The circa C15 rood screen was removed in 1837 and part was reset below the tower arch.
Circa C15 commandment boards in tower.
Fragment of Norman capital found in 1927 against west wall of south aisle.
Letter of thanks from King Charles, 1643 and painted Royal Arms dated CR 1660 at west end of south aisle.
Stocks of circa 1400 in south porch.
Stained glass
Monuments include brass of Roger Opry, in south aisle, monument to John Roe of Trewornan (qv) , classical monument to Thomas Darell remains of slate altar tomb of Thomas Stone decorated with arms of Stone and Harris of Hayne and C19 monuments of Sandys family.
Maclean, Sir John Parochial and Family History of the Deanery of Trigg Minor in the County of Cornwall, 1879, vol III Pevsner, N and Radcliffe, E The Buildings of England, Cornwall 2nd edition, 1970 Church Guide Sites and Monuments Register, Truro.