St Paul's Church, Helsby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Paul's Church, Helsby |
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St Paul's Church, Helsby, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SJ 493 758 |
| Location | Helsby, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Paul's Helsby |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 6 December 1985 |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas Douglas and Minshull |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1868 |
| Completed | 1909 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Yellow sandstone Green Westmorland slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Paul, Helsby |
| Deanery | Frodsham |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Paul's Church is a beautiful church located in the village of Helsby, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, meaning it's a local church where people worship. The church is officially listed as a Grade II building. This means it's an important historical and architectural site that needs to be protected.
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How the Church Was Built
The building of St Paul's Church started in 1868 and finished in 1870. It was designed by a famous architect from Chester named John Douglas. Later, in 1909, more parts were added to the church. These new sections, like the south aisle and a chapel, were designed by Douglas and another architect, Minshull.
What the Church Looks Like
St Paul's Church is built from yellow sandstone. This stone was taken from a nearby area called Harmers Wood. The roofs are made of green Westmorland slate, which is a strong, flat stone.
The church's design follows the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like old medieval churches. The church has a main area called a nave and a rounded end called an apsidal chancel. It also has side sections called a south aisle and transepts.
Instead of a tall tower, the church has a spire covered in slate over its west end. The windows are tall and narrow, known as lancets. They have simple patterns in the stone frames, called tracery.
Exploring the Churchyard
Around the church, there are two other important structures. These are also listed as Grade II buildings.
At the entrance to the churchyard, you'll find a lychgate. This is a special covered gateway built in 1911. It has an oak frame on a low stone base and a green slate roof. The roof has fancy wooden decorations called bargeboards and pointed ornaments called finials.
Inside the churchyard, facing the road, is a war memorial. It was put there in 1920. This memorial is made of sandstone and looks like a Celtic cross. It's decorated with vine patterns and has the names of soldiers from Helsby who died in both World Wars. There is also a war grave for a soldier from the Second World War located east of the church.
Want to Learn More?
- List of new churches by John Douglas
- Listed buildings in Helsby
