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 132 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL a fine scale. Aisle arcades of y arches show traces of being reconstructed out of 13th cent, materials, especially on N. side, where E.E. piers stand on Perp. granite bases. Rood-stairs in N. wall. In this wall further W. are two other sets of wall stairs, unparalleled in any other church ; they pro- bably gave access to screens of two late chapels. Various old bench-ends, chiefly carved with symbols of the Passion. Well-carved octagonal font is Perp. The two-staged tower, 60 ft. high, surmounted by octagonal ribbed spire, 38 ft. high. Spire was de- stroyed by lightning in a terrific storm of Sunday, 18 February, 1770, during service, but immediately renewed on old lines, as it formed a useful sea-mark on this dangerous coast. By tower entrance are two shields of arms, Archdekne (3 chevronels) and Pincerna (3 covered cups). During restoration of 1896 painting of St. Christopher came to light on W. end of N. wall, giving Greek version of legend. See Journal R.I.C., vols. xv. and xvi. 1 (Registers, 1588.) St. Kew. — Chancel, nave of 5 bays, N. and S. aisles, S. porch, and W. tower. Whole fabric good 15th cent. Lofty arches of arcades have monolith granite piers, with well-carved capitals of Pentewan stone. Most of window tracery renewed at restora- tion of 1883. In E. window of N. aisle is some excellent painted glass chiefly of Our Lord's 1 For a good illustrated account of this church prior to restora- tion, see Arch. Journal, 1861, pp. 328-331.