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 136 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL with granite ; like N. aisle, it dates from 15th cent. 1 (Registers, 1578.) Landrake (St. Peter). — Chancel, nave, N. aisle, N. and S. porches, S. transept, and W. tower. The lower parts of S. walls of nave and chancel are Norm., also the jambs of S. doorway. The 15th cent. N. aisle, with its 4 wide arches and 5 three- light pointed windows, and the shallow N. porch, are good examples of Perp. In the back of a square almery in N. wall of chancel is a small brass, with effigy in armour of Edward Courtne}', of Powderham, 1509. Against opposite wall are two richly engraved mural monuments of slate, with effigies of Ebote, wife of Nicholas Wills, 19 June, 1607, and of Nicholas Wills, 2 October, 1607. Rood-loft stairway is in angle of transept and chancel, with squint window to high altar ; this opening has been absurdly supposed to be for confession. Early Norm, font of Purbeck, with square bowl and faces at the angles, is good example of Callington type. There are 4 steps down into the church from the S. porch. The wagon roofs have well-carved bosses, and happily retain the plaster between the timbers. Fine three- staged tower, over 100 ft. high, to top of pinnacles, is of first half of 15th cent.; double-buttressed up to battlements, and has half octagon turret at N.E. angle rising 10 ft. above summit. Restored with 1 For good illustrated account prior to restoration, see Arch. Journal, 1861, pp. 739-42.