St Helen's Church, Burton Joyce facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Helen's Church, Burton Joyce |
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St Helen's Church, Burton Joyce
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| 52°59′5.88″N 1°2′26.5″W / 52.9849667°N 1.040694°W | |
| Location | Burton Joyce |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Helen |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Burton Joyce |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Helen's Church is a very old and important church located in Burton Joyce, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
A Look Back: The Church's Story
This church was first built a very long time ago, in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Over the years, parts of the church have been changed and updated. For example, the south side of the church was built in 1725. Later, in 1878, some of the arched walkways inside the church were rebuilt by a person named T. H. Wyatt.
St Helen's Church is part of a group of churches called a "joint parish." This means it works together with two other churches nearby:
The Church Organ
Churches often have large musical instruments called organs. St Helen's Church has had an organ for a long time. Records show that an organ was put in the church in 1879 by a company called Lloyd and Dudgeon.
The organ you see in the church today is newer. It was installed in 2005 by a company called Principal Pipe Organs. This modern organ helps to make beautiful music during church services.
More to Explore
If you are interested in other important buildings like St Helen's Church, you might want to look at these lists:
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Burton Joyce
