Church of St Martin and St Meriadocus

The church is medieval, dating largely from the 15th century. It was restored in 1861-62 when a west gallery which crossed the whole width of the church was removed. New roofs were installed on the chancel, nave and north aisle. The square high pews were replaced with low open seats. The chancel was paved with encaustic tiles, and the rest of the floor was laid with Minton tiles laid in a pattern of red, buff and black. The pulpit was placed on the north side of the chancel. A new granite font was fixed at the west end of the nave. The work was carried out under the supervision of James Piers St Aubyn. The changes resulted in seating for 488 persons. A stained glass window was installed at…