St Helen's Church, Stillingfleet
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St Helen's Church is the parish church of Stillingfleet, in North Yorkshire, in England.
The church was originally built in about 1145, from which time the nave, chancel and south porch survive.[1] It is likely that this was the entirety of the church at the time; the Victoria County History states that "for its size it was notably well decorated".[2] In the 13th century, a north aisle and chapel dedicated to Saint Anne were added. The lowest stage of the tower also dates from this time.[1]
In 1336, the Moreby Chapel was added, and new windows were added to the chancel. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the upper parts of the tower were rebuilt, the chancel arch removed, the north aisle was heightened. Some of this work dates from about 1520, when bequests totalling £50 were made. However, by 1567, the chancel was in poor condition. Some work may have been done in the late 17th century, and the nave roof was rebuilt in 1828.[2] Between 1875 and 1884,[1] the church was restored by C. Hodgson Fowler, the east end was rebuilt, a gallery was added, and new pews were installed.[2] In 1966, the church was Grade I listed.[1]
