Zennor Church

 

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Within Zennor Church is a carving of a mermaid reputed to over 600 years old. It is located on the right hand side of a church bench. A legend relates that a mermaid lured a local to her home in the sea depths. He was never seen again but that his voice is still heard.

 

Zennor Church on a misty atmospheric day

 

 

Mermaid of Zennor, Zennor Church

 

 

 

Zennor Church

 

Mermaid Of Zennor

The church has additional interesting features. There are two ancient crosses and a cross head in the churchyard. Inside the church is an unusual engraving.

 

Cross Head

Cross Zennor Church

Cross Zennor Church

 

 

 

Cross Head Zennor Church

Cross Zennor Church

Cross Zennor Church

 

 

 

Close up of the Mermaid of Zennor, Zennor Church

 

Unusual Engraving in Zennor Church

 

 

 

Close up of Mermaid Of Zennor

 

Unusual Engraving in Zennor Church

 

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