Until the early twentieth century a massive stone altar slab was in position and the old arched oak door frame of the south door (now built up but traceable), was still to be seen. A stone coffin was found in July 1944 by Father Edward Arundell, vicar of Tintagel.
Until the early twentieth century, a significant stone monument was in place at the site, and the old, arched wooden door frame of the southern entrance (now rebuilt but still visible) had been preserved. In July 1944, Father Edward Arundell, the vicar of Tintagel, discovered a stone burial container.