St Senara's Church

Zennor, Cornwall · United Kingdom · Church

A time worn bench end carved with a mermaid, and behind it a moving legend.

St Senara's Church in Zennor near St Ives (TR26 3BY) has a time worn bench end carved with a mermaid, behind which lies the moving legend of Matthew Trewhella, lured to the sea by a mermaid. His song is still said to be heard from the cove on quiet nights. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

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Where is St Senara's Church located?

St Senara's Church is in Zennor, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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