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Parish Church of:
Mullion
The church of St. Melan is a large building of granite in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and an embattled western tower with pinnacles containing 4 bells, all cast in 1828; the present structure was erected in 1500, by Robert Luddra, then vicar, on the site of a former building, of which some traces still remain, consisting chiefly of the tower arch and a stone crucifix inserted in the west wall of the tower: the benches are of carved oak and for execution and variety of design are unequalled in the county; many of them were found during the course of the restoration carried out during the years 1878-83; the stained east window is in part filled with ancient glass: in the north chancel aisle is a memorial window to Frank, second son of S. Brinton esq. J.P. of Southampton, who was drowned off this coast, 7th February, 12869: and there is another to the late Lord Robartes d. Mar. 9th, 1882, erected by his successor: there
are inscriptions to the family of Flavel, 1682-9, and others of modern date: the church affords 150 sittings: the churchyard is entered by a lych gate. The register of baptisms and burials dates from the year 1598; marriages, 1621.
At Predannack is a round headed monolith, 5 feet 3 inches in height and 2 feet wide with a plain Latin cross carved on each side; it stands near the site of an ancient chapel.
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