Nominal: 1060 Hz Diameter: 28.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Anthony Bond 1610
Dove Bell ID: 60269 Tower ID: 23623 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
St Helens: St Helen
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629140
http://www.havenchurches.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: SZ 625 899
The Church stands some half a mile north of the village of St Helens, within a fairly extensive Churchyard; cruciform in plan, with a west square, crenellated tower, constructed of stone rubble with casticated brick quoins. The Church was built in 1717, and consecrated in 1719; but was rebuilt in 1830, with the exception of the Chancel; which was rebuilt in 1862; and the present day Church has little changed since that time.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 260 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Church was built in 1717, and consecrated in 1719; but was rebuilt in 1830, with the exception of the Chancel; which was rebuilt in 1862; and the present day Church has little changed since that time. On the west gallery are the Royal Arms of George I; in the Chancel are large tablets to Sir Nash Grose (judge) – 1814; and Edward Grose (1815) who died at the battle of Waterloo, both of the Priory. Of particular interest is the memorial to Ellen Ellison – 1857 – on the north Nave wall, having an elaborate open canopy with foliage carving and flanking angels.
Exterior Description
The Church stands some half a mile north of the village of St Helens, within a fairly extensive Churchyard; cruciform in plan, with a west square, crenellated tower, constructed of stone rubble with casticated brick quoins. The Nave, Transepts and West Tower are carried out in the basic pre-Victorian Gothic.
Building Materials
Limestone
18th Century
Fossiliferous
Limestone
18th Century
Limestone
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 625 899
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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