The prefix Lan suggests a early Celtic monastery. However it will require a different source to which we have available at the moment to prove this history.

15th century.

The tower is of this period standing like a beacon near where the Fowey widens into its shining estuary. Some of its blocks are tremendous, being one of the best towers in Cornwall, where its double buttresses end at the middle stage eight-sided quoins rise from boldly carved angels and lions, and end in fine pinnacles.

One of the aisles has a fine black and white wagon roof, some of the timbers are richly carved: among its old bosses is a face with hands in its mouth, and a big face with its tongue out. Round the east end are seven angels which have been holding shields for centuries.

There is more carved timber in the wagon roof of the porch, which shelters the door swinging on the original iron hinges and with the original latch.

1643-There is an elaborately engraved slate tablet with a charming portrait of Jane Kendall as she looked in this year. With curly locks, low-necked frock, and necklace.

1917-There is a brass on the window sill which tells us of the "gallant knight of the air" Edward Kendall who gave his life this year.