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ADDENDA. A fine Latin Cross has recently been erected at Cornwood (p. 34). It stands on a stepped base, and forms quite an interesting feature of the village. It bears the date 1902, and the following inscription : '* In grateful memory of Frederic Rogers, Lord Blachford, K.C.M.G., and of Georgiana his wife. He served his country faithfully for 25 years in the Colonial Office. Their latter days were spent at Blachford, serving God and doing good to their neighbours." The cross was dedicated by the Bishop of Exeter. In noticing (p. 35) Cornwood it was stated that Delamore was once the residence of Winthrop Mackworth Praed, the poet. We should have said that it was the seat of William Mackworth Praed, the poet's brother. After the death of his widow Delamore came to his daughter, who had previously mariied Admiral Parker. It is satisfactory to note that Widecombe has again its Churchyard Cross. The part built into the wall (p. 166) now sarmoxmts the shaft near the south porch. It stands about six feet high. This good work was done some time since. Quite recently death has removed the Rev. C. H. Crook, for several years vicar of Sheepstor, and to whom we have had occasion to refer (p. 65). It is also necessary to mention that Highlands (p. 31) is no longer occupied by Mr. William Coryton, of Pentillie. I have seen it stated that a modern cross on Cosdon marks the Venville bounds. This is not correct. There is an up- right stone there marking the boundary of some mineral rights, but the rights of the Venville tenants extend a con- siderable distance beyond it. I also find that another writer states that Petre's Cross can be seen from near Hun- tingdon Cross. This, however, is not so. A stone post on