St Helen's Church, Brant Broughton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Helen's Church, Brant Broughton |
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St. Helen's Church
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Helen's Church is an Anglican church located in the village of Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire, England. It is a very important building, listed as Grade I. This means it has special historical or architectural value.
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Discovering the Church's Past
St Helen's Church is a very old church, built in the Middle Ages. It is named after Saint Helen. The church dates back to the 13th century. It was greatly updated between 1874 and 1876. This work was led by the Rector, Canon Frederick Heathcote Sutton, and the architect George Frederick Bodley.
Key Changes and Additions
The part of the church called the chancel was rebuilt in 1812. Architect Bodley completely removed it in 1874. He then added a special screen behind the altar, called a reredos, in 1887. The church bells were fixed and improved in 1881. This work was done by John Taylor from Loughborough.
The beautiful ironwork you see, like the gates and candlesticks, was made locally. A village blacksmith named F. Coldron created them.
The Church's Tall Spire
A famous expert, Pevsner, once said the church has "one of the most elegant spires of Lincolnshire." The spire is the tall, pointed part of the church tower. It was made a bit shorter in 1897. Many people thought it was 198 feet (60 metres) tall. However, a survey in 2011 found it is actually 167 feet (51 metres) high. Parts of the church are from around 1290. Most of the church was built in the late 14th century.
Hidden Treasures Inside
Inside the church, you can find some amazing old items. There is a German painting from the late 15th century. It shows the Ascension, which is when Jesus went to heaven. You can also see a piece of Anglo-Saxon interlace stonework. This is a pattern of woven lines.
Under the tower, there are parts of a 14th-century carving of the Trinity. The top half of God The Father is missing from this carving. Look up at the roof, and you might spot Green Man bosses. These are carvings of faces surrounded by leaves.
The Church Organ
The church has an organ made by Wordsworth and Maskell of Leeds. It was put in place in 1876. The decorative case around the organ was added later, in 1906.
The Churchyard
The area around the church is called the churchyard. It holds the grave of a soldier from the Royal Armoured Corps. This soldier fought in the Second World War. His grave is cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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