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 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL 95 Egloshayle. — The fine church of St. Helie con- sists of chancel, nave, continuous S. aisle, short N. aisle, S. porch, and W. tower 82 ft. high. Fabric is 15th cent., save for some possible Norm, foundations on N. side, and N. doorway, temp. Edward I., which now opens into a vestry. Large well-proportioned S. aisle, 79 ft. by 16 ft., has arcade of 6 arches with monolith granite piers ; fine range of four-light windows, and five-light E. window of this aisle are the best examples of Perp. work in the county ; jambs are moulded within and without. On N. side another aisle was begun, but only 2 arches and half of a third built. S. porch also shows excellent craftsmanship. Beautiful tower with lofty pinnacles stands out so well when viewed from the other side of the Camel estuary ; it is supposed to have been built c. 1470 by John Loveybond, founder of the celebrated bridge of Wadebridge. The notable W. doorway of Catacleuse stone has on N. side arms or rather cognisance of Loveybond, namely, 3 hearts banded together with a ribbon inscribed with word " Lovey- bound"; on S. side are arms of Kestell impaling Ravenscroft. In jamb mouldings 2 snakes are quaintly introduced, one on the N. side ascend- ing, and one on S. side descending; their bodies are utilised as members of the moulding. Square Norm, font with arcaded sides, supported by cylin- drical base and 4 small shafts at angles. The 15th cent, pulpit of Caen stone carved with emblems