THE Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist in Morwenstow has closed its doors for the foreseeable future, in line with government advice.

Richard Painter, churchwarden, made the announcement following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s address to the nation last Monday night, in which he outlined strict new rules to ensure as many people as possible stayed home over the next few weeks.

These new rules include the closure of places of worship.

The grounds are open and accessible, but the church will remain closed.