Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Helen's Church, Stapleford
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St. Helen's Church, Stapleford — church in Stapleford, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St. Helen's Church in Stapleford is located at postcode NG9 8GB. The nearest railway station is Attenborough, which is 4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St. Helen's Church, Stapleford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Stapleford, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.9317°, -1.2744°.
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Heritage listing
St. Helen's Church Stapleford is a parish church in the Church of England in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade II* listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a particularly significant building of more than local interest. Stapleford cross in the churchyard is listed Grade I, and is also a scheduled ancient monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Helen's Church is a historic parish church located in the center of Stapleford, welcoming visitors of all generations. It is part of a larger parish that includes two other churches, offering a variety of services and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Helen's Church Stapleford is a parish church in the Church of England in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade II* listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a particularly significant building of more than local interest. Stapleford cross in the churchyard is listed Grade I, and is also a scheduled ancient monument.
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Background
History
The church is medieval. A clerestory was built with four perpendicular windows towards the end of the fifteenth century. In 1785 a classical porch and doorway was added. A gallery was erected across the west end. The walls were plastered and the roof covered by a flat ceiling. Some repairs were carried out in 1819. in 1875-77 a major restoration was undertaken. The brick buttresses on the north side were removed and the walls were underpinned. A new aisle, organ, chamber and vestry were erected. The roofs were replaced completed and the gallery taken down. The windows were renovated and the east window was fitted with stained glass by the Munich Company. A rood screen and chancel stalls of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9317, -1.2744
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Stapleford
- Postcode
- NG9 8GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Phone
- 0115 939 9958
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough — 4 km
- Official site
- www.staplefordparish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7588302 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Helen's Church, Stapleford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Helen's in Winter - geograph.org.uk - 1062918.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Helen's Church, Stapleford?
- St. Helen's Church, Stapleford is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG9 8GB), in the parish of Stapleford.
- What is St. Helen's Church, Stapleford?
- St. Helen's Church, Stapleford — church in Stapleford, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. Helen's Church, Stapleford?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG9 8GB.
- Is St. Helen's Church, Stapleford a listed building?
- St. Helen's Church, Stapleford is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St. Helen's Church, Stapleford free to visit?
- Yes, St. Helen's Church, Stapleford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Helen's Church, Stapleford?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG9 8GB.