Nominal: 739 Hz Weight: 1618 lbs Diameter: 44.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 589 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Benson: St Helen
Diocese of Oxford
Church, 627101
https://bensonandewelmechurches.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 615 916
St Helen’s Church is listed Grade II* and is located in the conservation area of Benson. It is the only church in the village. Originally there was a Saxon church on this site but no traces remain. This was replaced by a Norman church in the 12th century with side aisles added to the nave during the medieval period. The present tower was completed in 1781 and houses eight bells cast by Thomas Janaway of Chelsea. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861 designed by the architect Charles Buckeridge. Externally the body of the church is rendered whilst the tower is in ashlar stone and the chancel and vestry in flint and stone. Considerable re-ordering of the interior was undertaken in the 1970s. A church hall was constructed in 1999 and is linked to the west end of the north aisle The churchyard surrounds the church building and there is an additional churchyard to the south on the opposite side of Church Road which is outside the conservation area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 486 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1482 Hz Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 10721 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1384.1 Hz Weight: 567 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1852
Dove Bell ID: 10722 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1231.6 Hz Weight: 639 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1922
Dove Bell ID: 10723 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1101 Hz Weight: 740 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 10724 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 976 Hz Weight: 842 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 10725 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 927.5 Hz Weight: 936 lbs Diameter: 36.38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 10726 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 829.5 Hz Weight: 1136 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1781
Dove Bell ID: 10727 Tower ID: 13576 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 615 916
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
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.
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