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'''St Gennys''' ({{lang-kw|S. Gwynnas|label=[[Standard Written Form]]}})<ref>[http://www.magakernow.org.uk/default.aspx?page=520 Place-names in the Standard Written Form (SWF)] : [http://www.magakernow.org.uk/idoc.ashx?docid=79ba408d-7c02-499e-8cd6-b18dd48de58d&version=-1 '''List of place-names agreed by the MAGA Signage Panel''']. [[Cornish Language Partnership]].</ref> is a coastal [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] and small settlement in north [[Cornwall]], England, United Kingdom.


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The village of St Gennys is about seven miles (11.3&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Bude]].<ref name=OS>Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 190 ''Bude & Clovelly'' {{ISBN|978-0-319-23145-6}}</ref> It is on high ground half-a-mile north of the coastal village of [[Crackington Haven]], the major settlement in the parish. The only other settlements of any size in the parish are Middle Crackington and Higher Crackington both of which are southeast of Crackington Haven, half-a-mile and one mile distant respectively. The population of the parish at the 2011 census was 873.
'''St Gennys''' ({{lang-kw|Sen Gwynnys}}) is a coastal [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] and small settlement in north [[Cornwall]], England, United Kingdom.


==History and geography==
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The hamlet of St Gennys is situated approximately seven miles (11.3&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Bude]].<ref name=OS>Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 190 ''Bude & Clovelly'' ISBN 978-0-319-23145-6</ref> It is on high ground half-a-mile north of the coastal village of [[Crackington Haven]], the major settlement in the parish. The only other settlements of any size in the parish are Middle Crackington and Higher Crackington both of which situated southeast of Crackington Haven, half-a-mile and one mile distant respectively.
The name St Gennys is generally thought to derive from 4th Century Christian martyr [[Genesius of Arles|Saint Genesius]] although it has been suggested that the commemoration is to the Welsh Saint Gwynws.<ref>{{cite book |last= Ferrar |first= John William |title= The Saints of Cornwall |publisher= Society for promoting christian knowledge |location= London |year= 1920 |page= 27 |isbn= }}</ref> In either case the name is old and several places in the parish are mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]] including Crackington (as ''Crachemua''), [[Dizzard]] (as ''Disart'') and St Gennys itself (as ''Sainguinas'' or ''Sanwinas'')<ref name=GENUKI /> To the west St Gennys is bounded by the [[Atlantic]] coast where Cornwall's highest cliff (appropriately named High Cliff) rises {{convert|735|ft|m|0}} above the rocky foreshore.<ref name=OS /> [[Cambeak]] is a prominent headland and the cliffs at the Strangles are a National Trust property. In one year in the 1820s it is believed 23 ships were wrecked on this part of the coast.<ref>''AA Book of the Seaside: a mile-by-mile guide to Britain's coastline''. London: Drive Publications; pp. 98-99</ref>


The parish, which had a recorded population of 873 in the 2011 [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=33679|title = Home Page - Cornwall Council}}</ref> is in Stratton Registration District and lies within the [[Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]] (AONB); almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation with the same status and protection as a National Park. Away from the coast St Gennys parish is entirely rural and is bordered to the north by [[Poundstock]] parish, to the east by [[Jacobstow]] parish, and to the south by [[Otterham]] and [[St Juliot]] parishes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mapping.cornwall.gov.uk/website/ccmap/ |title=Cornwall Council interactive mapping |access-date=2012-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505124940/http://mapping.cornwall.gov.uk/website/ccmap/ |archive-date=2010-05-05 }} Cornwall Council online mapping. Retrieved May 2010</ref>
The parish is in Stratton Registration District and the population was 810 in the 2001 [[census]].<ref name=GENUKI /> Several places in the parish are mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]] including Crackington (as ''Crachemua''), Dizzard (as ''Disart'') and St Gennys itself (as ''Sainguinas'' or ''Sanwinas'')<ref name=GENUKI />


The manor of St Gennys was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was one of several manors held by Jovin from [[Robert, Count of Mortain]]; before 1066 it had been held by Gytha who also held Poundstock. There was half a hide of land and land for 10 ploughs. There were 3 ploughs, 3 serfs, 2 villeins, 8 smallholders, 40 acres of pasture, 7 cattle, 40 sheep and 6 goats. The value of the manor was £1 sterling.<ref>Thorn, C., et al., eds. (1979) ''Cornwall''. Chichester: Phillimore; entry 5,7,9</ref>
Away from the coast, St Gennys parish is entirely rural. It is bordered to the north by [[Poundstock]] parish, to the east by [[Jacobstow]] parish, to the south by [[Otterham]] and [[St Juliot]] parishes.<ref>[http://mapping.cornwall.gov.uk/website/ccmap/] Cornwall Council online mapping. Retrieved May 2010</ref> To the west, St Gennys is bounded by the [[Atlantic]] coast where Cornwall's highest cliff (appropriately named High Cliff) rises {{convert|735|ft|m|0}} above the rocky foreshore.<ref name=OS />


==Parish church==
==Parish church==
[[File:North aisle arches, St Gennys church - geograph.org.uk - 715506.jpg|thumb|The north aisle arches]]
The parish church is situated on a sloping site in St Gennys hamlet at {{gbmapping|SX 148 971}}.<ref name=OS /> It is dedicated to [[Genesius of Arles|Saint Genesius]]. The building is partly [[Norman architecture|Norman]] with a short one-stage tower topped by a pyramidal roof. The tower houses a ring of four bells. The church was [[Victorian restoration|restored]] in 1871.<ref name=GENUKI>[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/StGennys/] GENUKI website: St Gennys. Retrieved May 2010</ref> The arcades of the aisles are partly in [[granite]] and partly in [[Polyphant stone]].
The parish church is situated on a sloping site in St Gennys village at {{gbmapping|SX 148 971}}.<ref name=OS /> It is dedicated to Saint Genesius. The building is partly [[Norman architecture|Norman]] with a short one-stage tower topped by a pyramidal roof. The tower houses a ring of four bells. The church was [[Victorian restoration|restored]] in 1871.<ref name="GENUKI">[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/StGennys/] GENUKI website: St Gennys. Retrieved May 2010</ref> The arcades of the aisles are partly in [[granite]] and partly in [[Polyphant stone]].

In 1727 it was recorded that St Gennys vicarage was built of stone and cob; this building was replaced in 1734.<ref>{{cite book |last= Bown |first= H Miles |title= The Church in Cornwall |publisher= Blackford |location= Truro |year= 1964 |page= 64 |isbn= }}</ref> George Thomson was vicar of St Gennys for 50 years, from 1732 to 1782. Early in his ministry at St Gennys he experienced dreams which deepened his religious faith. He became acquainted with [[George Whitefield]] who came to preach at St Gennys more than once. Thomson did not restrict his ministry to his own parish but also preached in nearby parishes until he was admonished by the bishop for doing so.<ref>{{cite book |last= Bown |first= H Miles |title= The Church in Cornwall |publisher= Blackford |location= Truro |year= 1964 |pages= 67–68 |isbn= }}</ref>


==Notable residents==
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==References==
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==Further reading==
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* Berry, Christopher (2002). ''The Church in St Gennys''.
* The St Gennys Gazette


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A wide view across St Gennys parish with Crackington Haven in the foreground
St Gennys parish church (1)
St Gennys parish church (2)
Brockhill United Methodist Church

St Gennys (Standard Written Form: S. Gwynnas)[1] is a coastal civil parish and small settlement in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

The village of St Gennys is about seven miles (11.3 km) southwest of Bude.[2] It is on high ground half-a-mile north of the coastal village of Crackington Haven, the major settlement in the parish. The only other settlements of any size in the parish are Middle Crackington and Higher Crackington both of which are southeast of Crackington Haven, half-a-mile and one mile distant respectively. The population of the parish at the 2011 census was 873.

History and geography

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The name St Gennys is generally thought to derive from 4th Century Christian martyr Saint Genesius although it has been suggested that the commemoration is to the Welsh Saint Gwynws.[3] In either case the name is old and several places in the parish are mentioned in the Domesday Book including Crackington (as Crachemua), Dizzard (as Disart) and St Gennys itself (as Sainguinas or Sanwinas)[4] To the west St Gennys is bounded by the Atlantic coast where Cornwall's highest cliff (appropriately named High Cliff) rises 735 feet (224 m) above the rocky foreshore.[2] Cambeak is a prominent headland and the cliffs at the Strangles are a National Trust property. In one year in the 1820s it is believed 23 ships were wrecked on this part of the coast.[5]

The parish, which had a recorded population of 873 in the 2011 census,[6] is in Stratton Registration District and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation with the same status and protection as a National Park. Away from the coast St Gennys parish is entirely rural and is bordered to the north by Poundstock parish, to the east by Jacobstow parish, and to the south by Otterham and St Juliot parishes.[7]

The manor of St Gennys was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was one of several manors held by Jovin from Robert, Count of Mortain; before 1066 it had been held by Gytha who also held Poundstock. There was half a hide of land and land for 10 ploughs. There were 3 ploughs, 3 serfs, 2 villeins, 8 smallholders, 40 acres of pasture, 7 cattle, 40 sheep and 6 goats. The value of the manor was £1 sterling.[8]

Parish church

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The north aisle arches

The parish church is situated on a sloping site in St Gennys village at grid reference SX 148 971.[2] It is dedicated to Saint Genesius. The building is partly Norman with a short one-stage tower topped by a pyramidal roof. The tower houses a ring of four bells. The church was restored in 1871.[4] The arcades of the aisles are partly in granite and partly in Polyphant stone.

In 1727 it was recorded that St Gennys vicarage was built of stone and cob; this building was replaced in 1734.[9] George Thomson was vicar of St Gennys for 50 years, from 1732 to 1782. Early in his ministry at St Gennys he experienced dreams which deepened his religious faith. He became acquainted with George Whitefield who came to preach at St Gennys more than once. Thomson did not restrict his ministry to his own parish but also preached in nearby parishes until he was admonished by the bishop for doing so.[10]

Notable residents

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Laurence Braddon (died 1724), was an English politician and writer, the second son of William Braddon of Treworgy in St Gennys.

References

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  1. ^ Place-names in the Standard Written Form (SWF) : List of place-names agreed by the MAGA Signage Panel. Cornish Language Partnership.
  2. ^ a b c Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 190 Bude & Clovelly ISBN 978-0-319-23145-6
  3. ^ Ferrar, John William (1920). The Saints of Cornwall. London: Society for promoting christian knowledge. p. 27.
  4. ^ a b [1] GENUKI website: St Gennys. Retrieved May 2010
  5. ^ AA Book of the Seaside: a mile-by-mile guide to Britain's coastline. London: Drive Publications; pp. 98-99
  6. ^ "Home Page - Cornwall Council".
  7. ^ "Cornwall Council interactive mapping". Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2012. Cornwall Council online mapping. Retrieved May 2010
  8. ^ Thorn, C., et al., eds. (1979) Cornwall. Chichester: Phillimore; entry 5,7,9
  9. ^ Bown, H Miles (1964). The Church in Cornwall. Truro: Blackford. p. 64.
  10. ^ Bown, H Miles (1964). The Church in Cornwall. Truro: Blackford. pp. 67–68.

Further reading

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  • Berry, Christopher (2002). The Church in St Gennys.
  • The St Gennys Gazette
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