St Denis' Church, Otterham

St Denis’s Church, Otterham is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Otterham, Cornwall.

St Denis’s Church, Otterham
St Denis’s Church, Otterham
LocationOtterham
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipBroad church
History
DedicationSt Denis
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed[1]
Designated17 December 1962
Administration
ParishOtterham (Boscastle and Tintagel Group of Churches)
DeaneryStratton
ArchdeaconryBodmin
DioceseDiocese of Truro
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury

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.)[2]

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.[3]

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.

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Denis  (Grade II*) (1143456)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. The Cornish Church Guide. Truro: Oscar Blackford, 1925; pp, 172, 173 & 206
  3. Cornish Church Guide, p. 173
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