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 Cornish Church Guide. Truro: Oscar Blackford, 1925; pp, 172, 173 & 206
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 The Holy Family Church, Treknow 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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