St Denis's Church, Otterham is a

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in the

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Diocese of Truro in Otterham,

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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.''Cornish Church Guide'', p. 173

Parish status

The church is in the Boscastle and Tintagel group of parishes which includes *St Symphorian's Church, Forrabury *St Merteriana's Church, Minster * St Materiana's Church, Tintagel * St Michael and All Angel's Church, Lesnewth *

St Julitta's Church, St Juliot St Julitta's Church, St Juliot is a Grade II* listed In the United Kingdom, a listed building is a structure of particular architectural or historic interest deserving of special protection. Such buildings are placed on one of the four statu ...

*The Holy Family Church,

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* St Piran's Church, Trethevy *St Petroc's Church, Trevalga

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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