Church of St Bartholomew, Lostwithiel

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St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel, Cornwall is a Grade I listed building.^[1] It includes a tower from the thirteenth century, a spire added in the early fourteenth century, and an octagonal screen around its foot, with former windows on four of its eight sides. Its magnificent spire is the outstanding feature of this sizable town church. The north side has a St Catherine's Wheel.

The church itself is mainly fourteenth century. The east window of five lights is one of the most notable in Cornwall, of the same date as the spire. The early fourteenth century font is outstanding, with carved figures of a huntsman and hawk, a head with leaves sprouting from its mouth, an evil face, a wolf and hounds, and lions.

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