St Helen

A church has stood on this site since pre Saxon times.

Burghwallis, Yorkshire

Opening times

Key available from the churchwardens or by appointment.

Address

Grange Lane
Burghwallis
Yorkshire
DN6 9JL

There was a Roman settlement at Burghwallis and when Constantine was proclaimed Emperor of Rome in 306 at York, his mother Helena travelling back to Rome is reputed to have stayed in the area and this early church was dedicated to her.

The present church has maintained the basic plan without the addition of aisle or chapel. There is a large amount of herringbone masonry on both sides of the nave and on the south wall of the chancel.

Many of the stained glass windows and the alabastor reredos are dedicated to the memory of the family of Revd FW Peel, Rector from 1856. This family have links to Robert Peel, founder of the police force.

We have an ancient mulberry tree in the churchyard and an interesting grave of a French Priest who came over during the French Revolution bringing a young Prince Louis de Conde to take refuge in Burghwallis Hall.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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