Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Helen
In or near Town Kelloe.
Church of St Helen — Grade I listed church in Kelloe, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 9.8 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Helen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Kelloe, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7227°, -1.4658°.
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Official information
The Church of St Helen, also known as Kelloe Colliery, has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1836 and closure in 1983. Visitors can explore the remnants of the colliery and learn about its historical significance in the mining industry.
Place summary
The Church of St Helen is a Grade I listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1050, it exemplifies Anglo-Saxon architecture and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7227, -1.4658
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Kelloe
- Postcode
- DH6 4PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 9.8 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529739 (CC0)
- commons: St. Helen's Church - geograph.org.uk - 31327.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 the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 4PT), in the parish of Kelloe.
- What is Church of St Helen?
- Church of St Helen — Grade I listed church in Kelloe, County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Helen?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 4PT.
- When was Church of St Helen built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 4PT. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.