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 1 86 THE CHURCHES OF CORNWALL of the Passion ; on others occur initials, busts of monks and soldiers, and grotesques. Woodwork of both N. and S. doors original ; the latter door is unique in having at base, 2 in. from ground, a diminutive latchet door 1 1 in. square ; it was probably contrived to expedite ejection of dogs. 1 Royal arms of Charles II., in plaster, over N. door. (Registers, 1598.) St. Mylor. — Church, re-dedicated in 1308, con- sists of chancel, nave, S. aisle, transepts, and square embattled turret on W. gable. A reckless and ex- tensive restoration of 1869-70 involved much re- building and erection of new S. transept and vestry. There is also a detached belfry tower, 50 ft. to W. of church, built about 1636 for hanging of 3 bells; lower part of stonework matted with ivy, upper stage wood. A cruciform Norm, fabric stood here, c. 1 100; N. and W. doorways are of that date, showing tympana with Maltese crosses ; lower part of N. walls of nave, N. transept, and chancel Norm. ; windows each side of N. doorway poor imitations of that period. Font, with octagonal bowl, 13th cent. The 15th cent. S. aisle, with 4 arches into nave and 2 into chancel, absorbed old S. transept ; arches and piers are Caen stone, but stand on granite bases and have granite responds. The sea almost laps the churchyard walls, and there was an old quay close at hand, so that this Normandy stone could be readily landed. A 1 See Reliquary, N.S., vii. 128.