The church contains three monuments to the Elford family, a locally important family connected by marriage to the famous Drake family. This 17th century slate plaque records this connection. It has 7 shields at the top carrying the arms of various members of the family. The memorial is inscribed: "Here lyes John Elforde of Shittor Gentleman who died 28 Aug 1584. Also Elizabeth Drake first wife of the said John Elforde and late wife of Thomas Drake of Buckland Drake Esq brother and heir of Sir Francis Drake Knight who died 13 Mar 1631. Also Walter Elforde son and heir of the said John Elforde and Elizabeth his wife who died 9 May 1648 aged 72 having married Barbara Elforde died 1656 aged 83. John and Elizabeth Elford...4 sons — John Hugh, Walter, William; 5 daughters — Frances, Joane, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann."