Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Helen
In or near Rolleston on Dove.
Church of St Helen — church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Willington · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Helen in South Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Willington, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE65 6LU, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Helen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Derbyshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8847°, -1.6019°.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Helen's Church, Etwall is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Etwall, Derbyshire.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 12th century with elements from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. The church was restored between 1881 and 1882 by Frederick Josias Robinson of Derby. The plastered ceiling was taken down. The stone walls and columns were stripped of their plaster. The chancel arch was cut through, and the square pews were replaced with open pitch pine seating. Minton tiles were laid throughout and central heating installed. A new pulpit was provided by C.E. Newton of Mickleover Manor. It was made by Walker and Slater of Derby with alabaster slabs found in the floor of the church, with columns and medallions of red royal marble. The contractor for the general work was Robert Young…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8847, -1.6019
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Etwall
- Postcode
- DE65 6LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Willington — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Helen's Church, Etwall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Etwall, St Helen.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Helen?
- Church of St Helen is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE65 6LU), in the parish of Etwall.
- What is Church of St Helen?
- Church of St Helen — church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Helen?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE65 6LU.
- When was Church of St Helen built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Helen a listed building?
- Church of St Helen is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Helen free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Helen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Helen?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE65 6LU.