St Helen's Church, Selston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Helen's Church, Selston |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | sthelenschurch.org/sthelen/index.htm |
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| Dedication | St. Helen |
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| Parish | Selston |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Helen's Church, Selston is a parish church in the Church of England. It is located in Selston, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is a very important building. It is listed as a Grade II* building because of its special history and design.
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History of the Church
St. Helen's Church is a very old building. It was first built a long time ago, in the Middle Ages. Over time, parts of it were changed and made new. For example, in 1899, the church was fixed up, and a new section called a north aisle was added.
Ancient Stone in the Churchyard
In the churchyard, you can find a large, tall stone. This type of stone is called a monolith. It is similar to stones found in old stone circles in Derbyshire. This suggests that the area where the church now stands was once used for ancient religious practices. These practices were often called "pagan worship" before Christianity came to the area.
Grave of the Gypsy King
The churchyard is also the resting place of a famous person. Here lies the grave of Daniel Boswell, who was known as the "King of the Gypsies."
Church Family
St. Helen's Church is connected to another church nearby. It has a "daughter church" called St. Mary's Church, Westwood. This means they work together as part of the same church family.
The Church Organ
Inside St. Helen's Church, there is a beautiful organ. This organ was made by a company called Henry Groves in 2010. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Selston
