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 or* 104 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL (re-dedicated to St. Nicholas when rebuilt in 1366), of Pentewan stone, consists of chancel, nave, N. and S. aisles, S. porch, and W. tower. The 14th cent, arcades of 5 lofty arches on each side are supported by octagonal piers destitute of capitals ; this feature, also shared by Lostwithiel, is doubtless due to French
 * / influence ; lack of capitals is quite common on

. other side of channel, and there was a considerable i continental trade to and from the port of Fowey. The lower level than apex of arches, a most unusual arrangement, apparently necessitated by exceptional height of arches. These windows are 4 on each side, but on S. side is an additional one in chancel, over lower arch into S. chapel. Tower archway is as lofty as roof will permit ; jambs are moulded into 3 semi-detached shafts. The beautifully propor- tioned four-staged tower rises to height of 126 ft. 2 Aisles were rebuilt in 15th cent., and clerestories and porch added. Porch, with groined ceiling and substantial room above, has open archways E. and W. Rood-loft stairs remain, but no old screen-work left. The great 15 th cent, wagon roof of nave and chancel retains much old carved timbers and bosses. The handsomely carved sexagonal pulpit is dated 1 60 1. Circular Norm, font of Catacleuse stone, 29 in. 1 Clerestory windows only occur five times in Cornwall. See Introduction. 2 Estimates of height of Cornish towers vary ; this is given from /?./.£, x. 263,
 * later three-light obtuse pointed clerestory x windows,
 * which occur between the arches, are on a slightly