Where is Church of St Helen, Auckland?

Church of St Helen, Auckland is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 9EW), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.

How do I get to Church of St Helen, Auckland?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 9EW.

Is Church of St Helen, Auckland a listed building?

Church of St Helen, Auckland is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Church of St Helen, Auckland free to visit?

Yes, Church of St Helen, Auckland is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of St Helen, Auckland?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 9EW.

Historic churches · North East England

Church of St Helen, Auckland

In or near West Auckland.

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Church of St Helen, Auckland — Grade I listed church, County Durham, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West · 3.0 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of St Helen in Auckland is located in County Durham, postcode DL14 9EW. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, which is 3 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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Church of St Helen, Auckland 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: "Grade I listed church, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6357°, -1.7097°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Helen is a Church of England parish church in St Helen Auckland, County Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St Helen's Church is a vibrant parish in the Diocese of Durham, serving the local communities. It offers regular worship services, including a Sung Parish Mass on Sundays and a Parish Mass on Wednesdays, along with various community activities and youth groups.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Helen is a Church of England parish church in St Helen Auckland, County Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The church dates to the late 12th century and early 13th century. The oldest surviving part of the church, the two easternmost bays of the nave, were built in 1120. A low-pitched roof was added when the roof was rebuilt in the 15th century.

Visiting

The Parish of St. Helen Auckland is part of the Archdeaconry of Auckland in the Diocese of Durham. As the parish rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley (currently Stephen Race), and it is affiliated with The Society.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 54.6357, -1.7097
District: County Durham
Parish: County Durham, unparished area
Postcode: DL14 9EW
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
Phone: 07809438340
Established: 1150
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West — 3 km
Official site: www.sthelenschurch.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17529843 (CC0)
wikipedia: Church of St Helen, St Helen Auckland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Church of St Helen Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 108755.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Helen, Auckland?: Church of St Helen, Auckland is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 9EW), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Church of St Helen, Auckland?: Church of St Helen, Auckland — Grade I listed church, County Durham, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Helen, Auckland?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 9EW.
When was Church of St Helen, Auckland built?: Built or established in 1150.
Is Church of St Helen, Auckland a listed building?: Church of St Helen, Auckland is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Helen, Auckland free to visit?: Yes, Church of St Helen, Auckland is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Helen, Auckland?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 9EW.