St Helen's Church, Trowell

St Helen's Church, Trowell
St Helen's Church, Trowell
Map
52°57′11″N 1°16′53″W / 52.95292°N 1.28149°W / 52.95292; -1.28149
OS grid referenceSK 48370 39743
LocationTrowell
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSaint Helena
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Southwell and Nottingham
ArchdeaconryNottingham
DeaneryNottingham North
ParishTrowell

St Helen's Church, Trowell is a Grade II* listed Anglican parish church in Trowell, Nottinghamshire, England.[1][2]

History

The first record of a church in Trowell is from 801, when a wooden church was built.[3]

The present Early English chancel was built in 1080,[4] and the Domesday Book says "Here is a priest and half a church and six acres of meadow."[4] Much of the current church dates from the 13th century, with the tower having been added in 1480.[2][4] A Victorian restoration was undertaken in 1890 by Charles Hodgson Fowler at a cost of £1,500.[4]

From 2016 a renewal project was supported by public donations to replace the heating system.[3] It reopened in 2018 but further work was planned to improve the power supply and lighting.[5]

The Church of England parish of Trowell is part of a benefice with St Peter's Church, Awsworth and St Catherine's Church, Cossall within the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.[6]

Architecture

The sandstone building consists of a three-bay nave, two-bay chancel, three-bay north and south aisles and a porch on the south side. The two-stage west tower has a crenelated parapet and is supported by four corner buttresses.[2] The stained glass includes a window by Charles Eamer Kempe.[2] The octagonal font dates from the 15th century.[2]

Organ

The organ is by Brindley and Foster. It was installed in 1900 and funded by William Smith, a local miller.[4] A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[7]

Clock

The clock on the tower was built in 1881 for the Nottingham Exchange by G. & F. Cope and moved here in 1927.[2]

See also

References

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  1. ^ Nikolaus Pevsner The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire, Yale University Press, ISBN 978-0300096361, 1979
  2. ^ a b c d e f Historic England. "Church of St Helen (1278008)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Renewal Project". Trowell Church. Archived from the original on 4 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Trowell St Helen". Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  5. ^ Jarram, Matt (10 January 2018). "Village church reopens after £180,000 transformation scheme". Nottinghamshire Live. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. ^ "St Helen". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Nottinghamshire Trowell, St. Helen, Nottingham Road [N01252]". The National Pipe Organ Register (NPOR). Retrieved 14 March 2020.