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St Denis’s Church, Otterham
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St Denis’s Church, Otterham
50°41′13.33″N 4°35′41.54″W / 50.6870361°N 4.5948722°W / 50.6870361; -4.5948722
Location Otterham
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Broad church
History
Dedication St Denis
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Designated 17 December 1962
Administration
Parish Otterham (Boscastle and Tintagel Group of Churches)
Deanery Stratton
Archdeaconry Bodmin
Diocese Diocese of Truro
Province Province of Canterbury

St Denis's Church, Otterham is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Otterham, Cornwall.

History

The dedication to St. Denis is undocumented according to Charles G. Henderson who observes that nearby land was called St Tenye in 1613. (Other dedications to this saint in Cornwall are found at Trevena and North Tamerton.)

The church dates from the Norman period. The tower may have been rebuilt in 1702. The church was restored between 1889 and 1904; at which time the north transept was demolished and much old woodwork was removed.

Parish status

The church is in the Boscastle and Tintagel group of parishes which includes

Bells & organ

The original 3 bells have been augmented to a peal of 6. The church used to have a harmonium, but the music is now played by an electric organ at the far right front of the church.

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