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Church of St Nonn

Altarnun, Cornwall

Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7RS

Open daily

free

About Church of St Nonn

A beautiful 15th-century church known as the 'Cathedral of the Moor'. Famous for its 79 exquisite bench ends carved with biblical scenes and saints. A masterpiece of medieval woodwork.
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