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JOURNAL OF THE PLYMOUTH INSTITUTION. 
NORTH LEW CROSS. 
This cross stands at the north-east of the village green, near the 
entrance to the churchyard. 
" Tradition reports that it dates from the times when the Tavi- 
stock preaching monks extended their out-stations beyond Broad- 
bury. After preaching at the cross for a time, the church was 
commenced. One aisle was built, and then another, and afterwards 
a third ; a richly-carved rood-screen was thrown across the three, 
and a chancel set in order to correspond. The elaborate and most 
ornate carving of the north aisle roof points to the Tudor times 
(say 1450); the brilliant colouring of the screen to 1500. Cran- 
mer's letter to 'the men of Devon' marks the date of the nave 
seats, all richly carved, finished, and inscribed 1537." — T. E., 
North Lew Rectory. 
