St Helen's Church, Trowell facts for kids
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St Helen's Church, Trowell
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| 52°57′11″N 1°16′53″W / 52.95292°N 1.28149°W | |
| Location | Trowell |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Helena |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Trowell |
| Deanery | Nottingham North |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Helen's Church in Trowell is a beautiful old church located in the village of Trowell, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a very special building because it is listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected. The church belongs to the Church of England.
Church History
The very first church in Trowell was built a long, long time ago, in the year 801. This first church was made of wood.
The part of the church called the chancel was built in 1080. This is the area around the altar. The famous Domesday Book, which was a big survey of England in 1086, mentioned the church. It said there was "a priest and half a church" in Trowell.
Most of the church you see today was built in the 1200s. The tall tower was added much later, in 1480. In 1890, the church was repaired and updated. This was called a Victorian restoration, and it cost about £1,500. A person named Charles Hodgson Fowler helped with this work.
More recently, from 2016, people in the community helped raise money to fix the church's heating system. The church reopened in 2018 after this work. There are also plans to improve the electricity and lighting inside.
St Helen's Church is part of a group of churches. It works together with St Peter's Church, Awsworth and St Catherine's Church, Cossall. These churches are all part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
Church Design and Features
The church building is made from sandstone, which is a type of rock. It has a main open area called a nave, and the chancel near the altar. On the sides, there are two aisles, which are like walkways. There is also a small entrance area called a porch on the south side.
The tall tower on the west side of the church has a crenelated top. This means it has a pattern like the top of a castle wall. The tower is held up by strong supports called buttresses at each corner. Inside, you can see beautiful stained glass windows. One of these windows was made by a famous artist named Charles Eamer Kempe. The font, which is used for baptisms, is shaped like an octagon and was made in the 1400s.
The Church Organ
The church has a musical organ that was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. It was put into the church in 1900. A local miller named William Smith paid for the organ. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
The Tower Clock
The clock on the church tower has an interesting history. It was first built in 1881 by G. & F. Cope for a building called the Nottingham Exchange. Later, in 1927, the clock was moved from Nottingham and placed on the tower of St Helen's Church.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Trowell
