St Helen's Church, Thorney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Helen's Church, Thorney |
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St Helen's Church, Thorney
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| 53°14′44.93″N 0°42′48.83″W / 53.2458139°N 0.7135639°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 85924 72843 |
| Location | Thorney, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Helen |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Lewis Nockalls Cottingham |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Langford |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Helen's Church is a special old church located in Thorney, Nottinghamshire, a village in England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very important because it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a particularly important building of more than special interest. It is protected so it can be enjoyed for many years to come.
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History of St Helen's Church
When Was It Built?
St Helen's Church was built a long time ago, in the year 1850. That's over 170 years ago! A famous architect named Lewis Nockalls Cottingham designed it. He was known for his work on old buildings.
Who Was St Helen?
The church is named after Saint Helen. She was a very important person in history. She was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. She is known for her Christian faith. Churches are often named after saints to honor them.
What is a Parish Church?
St Helen's is a "parish church." This means it serves the local community or "parish" of Thorney. It is a place where people can go for church services. It also hosts community events. It is a central part of village life.
The Church Community
St Helen's Church is part of a larger group of churches. These churches work together in the area. This group includes:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
- St Giles' Church, Holme
- St Cecilia's Church, Girton
- All Saints' Church, Harby
- St George the Martyr's Church, North & South Clifton
- All Saints' Church, Collingham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham
- St Helena's Church, South Scarle
- Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
- All Saints' Church, Winthorpe
These churches share resources and support each other. They help serve the people in their different villages.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Thorney, Nottinghamshire
