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St Helen's Church, Thorney
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St Helen's Church, Thorney
53°14′44.93″N 0°42′48.83″W / 53.2458139°N 0.7135639°W / 53.2458139; -0.7135639
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 beautiful old church located in the small village of Thorney, in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a special building because it is a Grade II* listed church. This means it is considered very important historically and architecturally. The church belongs to the Church of England.

Building History

St Helen's Church was built a long time ago, in 1850. A famous architect named Lewis Nockalls Cottingham designed it. He was known for his work on churches and other historic buildings.

The church is part of a group of local churches called a parish group. These churches work together in the area.

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  • Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
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