Historic churches · South West England
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
In or near Altarnun.
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun — church in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 6.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Nonna's Church in Altarnun, the nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, located 6.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL15 7SJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Non. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6046°, -4.5128°.
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Heritage listing
St Nonna's Church, also known as the Cathedral of the Moors, is the second largest church on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, located in the village of Altarnun (meaning: "altar of Nonn"). The dedication is to Saint Non or Nonna, who was the mother of St David. The church is mentioned in Daphne du Maurier's Jamaica Inn; it is the church in which the evil vicar of Altarnun Francis Davey depicts himself in a painting as a wolf while the members of his congregation have the heads of sheep. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Trigg Major, the archdeaconry of Bodmin, and the diocese of Truro. Its benefice is united with those of Saint Sidwell and Saint Gulval, Laneast, and Saint Clederus, St Clether.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Nonna's Church in Altarnun is a welcoming place for visitors to explore its beautiful architecture and engage in private prayer or worship. The church hosts regular services, including Morning Prayer every Thursday.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Nonna's Church, also known as the Cathedral of the Moors, is the second largest church on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, located in the village of Altarnun (meaning: "altar of Nonn"). The dedication is to Saint Non or Nonna, who was the mother of St David. The church is mentioned in Daphne du Maurier's Jamaica Inn; it is the church in which the evil vicar of Altarnun Francis Davey depicts himself in a painting as a wolf while the members of his congregation have the heads of sheep. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Trigg Major, the archdeaconry of Bodmin, and the diocese of Truro. Its benefice is united with those of Saint Sidwell and Saint Gulval, Laneast, and Saint Clederus, St Clether. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The oldest fabric dates back to the Norman era. Most of the church dates from the later part of the 15th century, at which time the north and south aisles were added. The church was restored in 1867 by E. Sedding.
Architecture
It is a building largely of the 15th century in the Perpendicular style, with a tower 109 ft high. It is notable for the fine Norman font and the amount of old woodwork, including the screen, bench-ends and communion rails which date to 1684. The screen is one of the finest 15th century examples in Cornwall; it has three gates and the cornice of vines and tracery and vaulting are finely carved. The 79 bench-end carvings were executed by Robert Daye between 1510 and 1530 (Pevsner attributes them to 1524 or later) and portray a range of subjects including a Cornish piper and fiddler (Daye's name is given on one but the date is illegible). Also, one of the damaged pew ends was repaired to its…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6046, -4.5128
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 07792780596
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594983 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nonna's Church, Altarnun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Altarnun, Cornwall, St Nona's Church - geograph.org.uk - 223517.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nonna's Church, Altarnun?
- St Nonna's Church, Altarnun is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7SJ), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is St Nonna's Church, Altarnun?
- St Nonna's Church, Altarnun — church in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Nonna's Church, Altarnun?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7SJ.
- When was St Nonna's Church, Altarnun built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Nonna's Church, Altarnun a listed building?
- St Nonna's Church, Altarnun is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Nonna's Church, Altarnun a protected site?
- Yes — St Nonna's Church, Altarnun is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Nonna's Church, Altarnun free to visit?
- Yes, St Nonna's Church, Altarnun is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Nonna's Church, Altarnun?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7SJ.