CONCLUSION.
As the information conveyed in the foregoing
papers has been culled from various items scattered
through State papers, Ecclesiastical Registers,
Parish Documents, Social Records etc. etc. any
History of St. Keverne must be fragmentary and.
disconnected.
Several ages are passed over in silence, such as
the 15th century when it is supposed the present
church attained its noble size and proportion.
The name of the restorers is unknown being erased
by the hand of the Tudors. But what is in a name
when a memorial like St. Keverne Church stands
forth an undying witness of their labour and love.
Since their day others have lived who have kept the
faith and left an influence for good behind them
equally imperishable. Men like Dr. Leverton Spry
(the late). Mr. Edward Roskruge. Mr. John
Kempthorne, Mr. Martin, etc. etc.
At the present time St. Keverne has its true
friends and upholders. At the old mansion of
Lanarth resides Mr. P.O. Williams who is a typical
English Squire ever ready to lend a helping hand to
those in need. Through his exertions and the
untiring efforts of Mrs. P.D. Williams, a district
nurse was established in the parish and is partly
maintained by them. They also substantially helped
the Vicar and Mrs. Diggens with their work in the
Sunday School.
Mr. P.D. Williams has long been a Justice of the
Peace and in the year held the honourable position
of High Sheriff of Cornwall.
Closely connected with the parish, though not a
resident, is the present Bishop of Ripon, Dr.
Drury, who has paid yearly visits and helped in the
services of the church. His daughter is the wife of
Dr. Leverton Spry.
Another kind friend who has voluntarily undertaken
an evening service during his holidays at Coverack
is the Rev. G.A. King of Easterton, Devizes.
Of Mr. Trevenen's kindness in giving the land
for the church and St. Peter's Hall mention is
made elsewhere,
Sir Arthur and the late Lady Jane Vivian have also
given their support to any good object.
We cannot leave the History of St. Keverne without
a tribute to those who have risked their lives, and
to those who have made the great sacrifice in the
late war.
Rev W.A. Diggens 1918
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