Stonework falls from storm-damaged Truro Cathedral

There are no plans to close the cathedral following the storm damage

Part of a cathedral's grounds have been cordoned off because of falling stonework.

Truro Cathedral was damaged in the recent storms with a section cordoned off as a precaution, said Ellen Mckessock, director of operations.

Bell ringing has been suspended "for the next few weeks" until repairs have been made, a spokesman said.

Ms Mckessock said she hoped the insurance would cover the cost of most of the repairs.

She said: "The storm managed to dislodge one of the mullions - a stone column in the centre of an arch - at the front of the cathedral and it fell on to the corner of the shop and pavement.

"There's no question of us closing the cathedral because it's a very small area that has been affected."

The damage will examined within the next two weeks, Ms Mckessock said.

The damage will be assessed within the next two weeks, Ellen Mckessock added