my-server
← Wiki

St Helen's Church, Selston

St Helen's Church, Selston is a parish church in the Church of England in the village of Selston, Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

The church is a Grade II* listed building due to its significant medieval architecture and historical importance to the region.

History

The church dates back to the medieval period, though it underwent a major restoration in 1899 which included the addition of a north aisle.

The site may have pre-Christian significance; a monolith located in the churchyard is similar to those found in Derbyshire stone circles, suggesting the site was used for worship before the current church was built. The churchyard is also the resting place of Daniel Boswell, known as the "King of the Gypsies."

Parish and daughter churches

St Helen's serves as the parish church for Selston and has a daughter church, St Mary's Church, Westwood.

Organ

The church houses an organ built by Henry Groves in 2010. A full specification of the instrument is maintained by the National Pipe Organ Register.

List of incumbents

The following is a list of the vicars and incumbents of St Helen's. Before 1344, the church was led by Rectors; after the church was appropriated by Beauvale Priory, the church was served by Vicars.

See also

References

External links