Church of St Helen, St Helen Auckland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Helen, St Helen Auckland |
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The church and graveyard
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| 54°38′09″N 1°42′35″W / 54.63574°N 1.70977°W | |
| Location | Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9EN |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional Catholic |
| Website | http://www.sthelenschurch.co.uk/ |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Bells | Two |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Helen Auckland |
| Deanery | Auckland |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Auckland |
| Diocese | Diocese of Durham |
The Church of St Helen is a special Church of England parish church in St Helen Auckland, County Durham. It's a very old and important building. Because of its history, it is listed as a Grade I listed building. This means it is one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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A Look Back in Time
Building Through the Years
This church was first built a long, long time ago. Its oldest parts date back to the late 1100s and early 1200s. For example, two sections of the main hall, called the nave, were built around 1120.
Later, in the 1400s, the roof was rebuilt and given a flatter shape. Around the year 1500, a clerestory was added. This is a row of windows high up on the wall that lets in more light. Also, battlements were built. These are the fancy, castle-like tops you sometimes see on old buildings.
One really cool thing about the church is its original door. It's still there! This makes it one of the oldest doors you can find in all of England.
A Special Building
Because of its age and importance, the Church of St Helen was officially named a Grade I listed building on April 21, 1952. This protects it and helps make sure it stays standing for many more years.
In 2001, the church got a big makeover. This restoration project cost £170,000. During this time, the floor was replaced, and the old fixed benches were swapped for new ones that can be moved. The walls were also brightened up with a special paint called limewash. Plus, the stone walls were repaired and tidied up.
How It Works Today
The Church of St Helen is part of the Parish of St. Helen Auckland. This parish belongs to a larger area called the Archdeaconry of Auckland, which is part of the Diocese of Durham.
The church follows a specific way of worship within the Church of England. It is known for its Traditional Catholic tradition. This means it has some practices that are similar to older Christian traditions. Because of its beliefs, the church gets special guidance from a specific bishop, currently Stephen Race, who is known as the Bishop of Beverley. The church is also connected with a group called The Society.
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Noticeboard
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Entrance
