Church of St.Nonna, Altarnun, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
N 50° 36.282 W 004° 30.785
30U E 392930 N 5606960
The lovely old St Nonna's church is known locally as the 'Cathedral in the Moor'. This splendid church is situated in one of prettiest village in Cornwall.
Waymark Code: WM4W9M
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
Views: 10
Across the two bridges at bottom of the village stands the Church of St.Nonna. The first church was built by the Normans in the 12th century. The church as it now stands was built in the 15th century and was partly constructed of unquarried stone from the moors. The remains of the old church and stone from the nearby Trelawney mansion, which was dismantled in the 15th century, was also used. The tower of the church is 109 feet high, its height being less noticeable because of the backdrop of hill and trees. It was much damaged by storms in 1790 and 1810. The wagon roofs of the aisles and the porch roofs are also thought to have come from the Trelawney mansion. The font is Norman and dates from the 12th century. Another interesting feature of church is the signed collection of 79 bench ends carved by Robert Daye between 1510 and 1530.
The church is dedicated to St Nonna the mother of St David. She left her native Wales around the year 527. The holy well of St. Nonna is a short walk from the church and the feast of St. Nonna is celebrated on the second Sunday after Midsummer's Day.
By the church gate stands a fine Celtic cross possibly dating back to the 6th century.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1400
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 9:30 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
St Nonna's Church,
Altarnun
Launceston, Cornwall United Kingdom
PL15 7SJ
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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