Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Helen
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Church of St Helen — church in Ranworth, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salhouse · 6.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Helen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Owned by Anglican Diocese of Norwich. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ranworth, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6794°, 1.4840°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Helen, Ranworth, Norfolk is a church of medieval origins notable for its collection of church paintings. Known as "the Cathedral of The Broads", the church dates from the 14th century, although with origins in Saxon times. It contains a major collection of medieval artefacts, in particular the church's rood screen and the Ranworth Antiphoner, a liturgical manuscript. The church remains an active parish church and is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Helen is a historic church known for its impressive architecture and beautiful flint walls. Visitors can explore the churchyard, view a permanent display of photographs in the visitor's centre, and enjoy refreshments at the tea shop.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Helen, Ranworth, Norfolk is a church of medieval origins notable for its collection of church paintings. Known as "the Cathedral of The Broads", the church dates from the 14th century, although with origins in Saxon times. It contains a major collection of medieval artefacts, in particular the church's rood screen and the Ranworth Antiphoner, a liturgical manuscript. The church remains an active parish church and 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
Known as "the Cathedral of The Broads", Historic England's listing record describes St Helen's as of the 15th century, although other sources date it to the 14th. Pevsner records roof beams bearing the date 1370. Restoration took place at the end of the 19th/early 20th centuries to prevent complete collapse. in the parish of Ranworth with Panxworth.
Architecture
The church was begun in the Decorated Gothic style of the 14th century, although Pevsner notes the predominant influence of the Perpendicular style of a century later. It is of Rubble construction with Clipsham stone dressings. A three-storey tower, at the western end of the church, is followed by a nave, with two porches, and a chancel. The church is a Grade I listed building as well as a memorial panel commemorating the 14 men of the parish killed in the war.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6794, 1.4840
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Woodbastwick
- Postcode
- NR13 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Salhouse — 6.3 km
- Official site
- www.ranworthchurch.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q14912692 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Helen, Ranworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Helen's church - geograph.org.uk - 725147.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 Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR13 6HS), in the parish of Woodbastwick.
- What is Church of St Helen?
- Church of St Helen — church in Ranworth, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Helen?
- The nearest railway station is Salhouse, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR13 6HS.
- When was Church of St Helen built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Who owns Church of St Helen?
- Church of St Helen is owned by Anglican Diocese of Norwich.
- 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 a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Helen is part of the Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Broadland Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Helen free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Helen is free to enter.