Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, Morwenstow, near Bude, Cornwall

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Accessibility

Ramped entrance 

Baby changing facilities 

Accessible car parking

Accessible dogs 

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Brief description

"The Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist is the parish church of Morwenstow, north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, the most northerly parish in Cornwall. The church is dedicated to Morwenna, a local saint, and to John the Baptist, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[1] It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Truro, the archdeaconry of Bodmin, and the deanery of Stratton. Its benefice is combined with that of St James, Kilkhampton to form the United Benefice of Kilkhampton with Morwenstow.

From 1835 to 1874 the vicar of the parish was Rev. R. S. Hawkerpoet and antiquary[1] who is credited with creating the modern form of the harvest festival church service to give thanks for a good harvest in 1842.

The church stands in a remote position near cliffs on the north coast of Cornwall. Amongst the tombs and gravestones in the churchyard is a replica of the figurehead from a ship which was wrecked nearby in 1842.[4] Since 2008 the original (conserved) wooden figurehead has been displayed inside the church.[5]

The Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist is the most northerly church (and parish) in Cornwall."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Morwenna_and_St_John_the_Baptist,_Morwenstow 

Address

Morwenstow
Bude
EX23 9SR

Email

via- https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2500/get-in-touch/ 

2025: Val Hopper - northkernowchurches@gmail.com

CHURCHWARDENS: Richard Painter and Bridget Inch - bridget@binch6.wanadoo.co.uk

Phone

2025:Val Hopper - 01288 354215

2025: CHURCHWARDENS: Richard Painter and Bridget Inch - 01288 331404

Richard Painter - 01288 331844

Website

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Directions

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Opening Times

The church is open daily during daylight hours.

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Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport


Amenities

Toilets

Parking 

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