Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Zennor
Cornwall - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1312091, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595455
Before visiting St Senara's Church, Zennor
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We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About St Senara's Church, Zennor
St Senara’s Church, Zennor is the Church of England parish church serving Zennor in Cornwall. Dedicated to the local saint Senara, it belongs to the Diocese of Truro and continues to hold Sunday worship, weddings and funerals. The church is protected as a Grade I listed building.
Christian worship has taken place on this coastal site since the sixth century. Tradition associates its foundation with Saint Senara after she returned from Ireland. Rebuilt during the 1100s, the present structure combines Norman work with additions dating from the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, including the north aisle. Notable features include a western tower, a possibly thirteenth-century octagonal font and the carved Mermaid Chair, thought to be over 600 years old. The six bells include two early examples and four cast in 1926; they were restored in 2019 for change ringing. A thorough restoration preceded the church’s reopening in December 1890.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Senara's Church, Zennor?⌄
St Senara's Church, Zennor in Zennor belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Senara's Church, Zennor building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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